stewardship

[ stoo-erd-ship, styoo- ]

noun

1. the position and duties of a steward, a person who acts as the surrogate of another or others, especially by managing property, financial affairs, an estate, etc.
2. the responsible overseeing and protection of something considered worth caring for and preserving:

   New regulatory changes will result in better stewardship of lands that are crucial for open space and wildlife habitat.

Other Words From

• under·steward·ship noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of stewardship¹

First recorded in 1450–1500; steward + -ship

Example Sentences

In the fall of 2003, The Social Contract ran an ad encouraging its readers to join the Sierra Club so that they could help elect “leaders who will redirect this vital organization toward genuine environmental stewardship.”

From Salon

This is part of an emerging eco-fascist belief, he said, that the right must now take stewardship of the environment.

From Salon

Ben Sulayem's stewardship of the FIA has been marked by a series of controversies, the latest of which was a letter published last week by the Grand Prix Drivers' Association in which they asked to be treated like adults in the wake of Verstappen and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc being punished for swearing.

From BBC

“While transition planning is a private activity, it is deeply connected to the activity of our government and the stewardship of public resources,” Partnership for Public Service President Max Stier told the Times, adding that slow-walking their documents could lead to a messy transition and a period of chaos next year.

From Salon

Under his stewardship, stars including Pamela Anderson, Frank Lampard and Teddy Sheringham all partied at the venue.

From BBC

Related Words

• administration
• care
• control
• governance
• government
• handling
• operation
• oversight
• supervision