The term 'team-led' combines 'team,' originating from Old English 'team,' meaning 'a group of people,' and 'led,' from Old English 'lædan,' meaning 'to guide or direct.'

'Team' and 'led' have been used in English since the Middle Ages, with 'team-led' emerging as a modern compound adjective.

Initially, 'team' referred to a group of animals or people working together, while 'led' meant to guide. The compound 'team-led' now specifically refers to leadership by a group.