Meaning of the word bellwether in English
What does bellwether mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
bellwether
US /ˈbelˌweð.ɚ/
UK /ˈbelˌweð.ər/
Noun
1.
a person or thing that shows what is likely to happen in the future
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The results in Ohio are often a bellwether for the national election.
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The company is considered a bellwether of the tech industry.
2.
a male sheep that leads the flock, typically with a bell on its neck
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The shepherd relied on the bellwether to guide the other sheep.
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The bellwether wore a large bell around its neck.