leadership

[ lee-der-ship ]

noun

1. the position or function of a leader, a person who guides or directs a group:

   He managed to maintain his leadership of the party despite heavy opposition.

   Synonyms: stewardship, directorship, hegemony, governorship, control, management, administration

2. ability to lead:

   As early as sixth grade she displayed remarkable leadership potential.

   Synonyms: effectiveness, authoritativeness, clout, sway, command, influence

3. an act or instance of leading; guidance; direction:

   They prospered under his strong leadership.

4. the leaders of a group:

   The union leadership agreed to arbitrate.

leadership

/ ˈliːdəʃɪp /

noun

1. the position or function of a leader
2. the period during which a person occupies the position of leader

   during her leadership very little was achieved

3. 1. the ability to lead
   2. ( as modifier )

      leadership qualities

4. the leaders as a group of a party, union, etc

   the union leadership is now very reactionary

Word History and Origins

Origin of leadership¹

First recorded in 1815–25; leader + -ship

Example Sentences

In July, he argued that Trump’s “leadership was good for Israel and the entire region”.

From BBC

Under new FCC leadership, Forczyk sees that being reversed.

From Los Angeles Times

“When we talked to voters, we asked, ‘What has your leadership gotten you thus far?’” she responded.

From Los Angeles Times

Eluned Morgan took the helm of the Welsh government in the summer after months of upheaval over the leadership of Vaughan Gething.

From BBC

Trump himself, at least, was well-advised to stay neutral in the Senate leadership contest, knowing that this was one internal battle where his input would have limited effect, and where his instincts could have brought him to a place of embarrassment.

From Slate

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• navigation
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• piloting
• shepherding
• steering
• stewardship
• superintendence
• superintendency
• supervision