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bell·weth·er

(bĕl′wĕth′ər)

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.]

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bellwether

(ˈbɛlˌwɛðə)

1. (Breeds) a sheep that leads the herd, often bearing a bell

2. a leader, esp one followed unquestioningly

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bell•weth•er

(ˈbɛlˌwɛð ər)

n.

1. a person or thing that assumes leadership.

2. a person or thing that indicates a trend.

3. a sheep wearing a bell and leading a flock.

[1400–50]

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Noun	1.	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

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bellwether

[ˈbɛlwɛðə^r] n (mainly US) (= indication) → indicateur m, baromètre m

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