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Definitions for Bellwether
[1] a wether or other male sheep that leads the flock, usually bearing a bell.
[2] a person or thing that assumes the leadership or forefront, as of a profession or industry: Paris is a bellwether of the fashion industry.
[3] a person or thing that shows the existence or direction of a trend; index.
[4] a person who leads a mob, mutiny, conspiracy, or the like; ringleader.
[5] a sheep that leads the herd, often bearing a bell
[6] a leader, esp one followed unquestioningly
Words related to Bellwether
forerunner, guide, lead, sheep, doyen
Words nearby Bellwether
bellperson, bellpull, bells, bells and whistles, bells of ireland, bellwether, bellwood, bellwort, belly, belly bust, belly dance
Origin of Bellwether
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at bell1, wether
Synonyms for Bellwether
doyen, forerunner, guide, lead, sheep