natural leader
/ˌnætʃərəl ˈliːdər/
noun phrase
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A person who naturally gains the respect and trust of others and takes charge by guiding or influencing them without needing an official position.
B1countableneutral
- "Maria is a natural leader, so her classmates often ask her to organize group projects."B1
- "Although he had no formal authority, his calm decisions made him a natural leader during the crisis."B2