fugleman

Meaning

1. The member of a military group who leads the way or demonstrates drill; hence, someone who keeps the beat or timing, and/or demonstrates motions in other contexts.
2. (broadly) A political leader, or a ringleader.

Synonyms

figurehead

front man

nominal head

Translations

leider

cabecilla

jefe de fila

Etymology

From earlier flugleman, flugelman, from German Flügelmann (“a file-leader”), from Flügel (“a wing, file”) + Mann (“man”).