/ˈliːdərɛt/ LEE-də-rét

Definitions

1. noun

A woman who leads or has a position of authority, especially in a small or informal group.

“She was a leaderette in her high school’s debate team.”

2. noun

A woman who is considered to be a leader or an authority in a particular field or activity.

“The leaderette of the women’s cycling team won the championship.”