Word of the Day – Bellwether

Today's word of the day is:

Bellwether

Dictionary.com defines bellwether as:

noun

a wether or other male sheep that leads the flock, usually bearing a bell.

a person or thing that assumes the leadership or forefront, as of a profession or industry:

Paris is a bellwether of the fashion industry.

a person or thing that shows the existence or direction of a trend; index.

a person who leads a mob, mutiny, conspiracy, or the like; ringleader.

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