cheerleader

[ cheer-lee-der ]
/ ˈtʃɪərˌli dər /

noun

a person who leads spectators in traditional or formal cheering, especially at a pep rally or athletic event.

Origin of cheerleader

An Americanism dating back to 1900–05; cheer + leader

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British Dictionary definitions for cheerleader

cheerleader
/ (ˈtʃɪəˌliːdə) /

noun

a person who leads a crowd in formal cheers, esp at sports events