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bellwether

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bell·weth·er  (blwthr)
n.
One that serves as a leader or as a leading indicator of future trends: "The degree to which the paper is censored is a political bellwether" (Justine De Lacy).
[Middle English bellewether, wether with a bell hung from its neck, leader of the flock : belle, bell; see bell1 + wether, wether; see wether.]
bellwether [ˈbɛlˌwɛðə]
n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Breeds) a sheep that leads the herd, often bearing a bell
2. a leader, esp one followed blindly
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.bellwether - someone who assumes leadership of a movement or activity
leader - a person who rules or guides or inspires others
2.bellwether - sheep that leads the herd often wearing a bell
wether - male sheep especially a castrated one
Translations
bellwether [ˈbɛlwɛðər] n (mainly US) (= indication) → indicateur m, baromètre m
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