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 Unfortunately, that was too little, too late — much like his resignation as minority leader. —

Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 3 Mar. 2024 Ford, who was the House minority leader, filled Agnew’s spot in December 1973. —

Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Aug. 2024 Katrina Blossom Morrison Residence: Milwaukee Political experience: Staffer for former Assembly minority leader Gordon Hintz (D-Oshkosh). —

Angelika Ytuarte, Journal Sentinel, 10 Aug. 2024 Many traditional Republicans, including Mitch McConnell, the Senate minority leader, have been firm in their commitment to helping Ukraine win the war. —

Simon Shuster, TIME, 23 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for minority leader

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Word History

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

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 19 Sep. 2024.

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