minority leader

noun

: the leader of the minority party in a legislative body

Examples of minority leader in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Previous experience: Mendez has served in the Senate since 2018 and is the assistant minority leader. Reagan Priest, The Arizona Republic, 28 May 2024 In 2017, the Kenosha Democrat stepped down as Assembly minority leader after more than six years in the role after facing pressure from members of his party. Lawrence Andrea, Journal Sentinel, 18 Apr. 2024 Previously:Mitch McConnell to step down as US Senate minority leader Who is Mitch McConnell? Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 2 Mar. 2024 Instead, companies should take a holistic view and facilitate organizational changes that create positive leadership experiences for all employees and elicit more opportunities for minority leaders to emerge. Byruth Umoh, Fortune, 19 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for minority leader 

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Word History

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of minority leader was in 1909

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“Minority leader.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minority%20leader. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.

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