This is the 375th most frequent Swedish word.
ledare
Leader.
Here, 'ledare' refers to the person guiding and leading the team, essentially the team leader or captain.
Ledaren för laget gav ett inspirerande tal före matchen.
The leader of the team gave an inspiring speech before the match.
In this usage, 'ledare' represents the position of a director or head within an organized structure, specifically overseeing a department.
Tidningen anställde en ny ledare för redaktionens kultursektion.
The newspaper appointed a new head for the editorial's culture section.
Here, 'ledare' is a more general term for someone who assumes leadership, such as a figurehead or guide during challenging situations.