ringleader
noun
UK/ˈrɪŋˌliː.dəʳ/
US/ˈrɪŋˌliː.dɚ/
Definitions of ringleader noun
- Countable
The person who leads a group engaged in unlawful or harmful activities.
The police apprehended the ringleader of the bank robbery.
The ringleader of the riot will face severe punishment.
They are trying to identify the ringleader behind the fraud scheme.