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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

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

      leadership qualities

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

    the union leadership is now very reactionary

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of leadership1

First recorded in 1815–25; leader + -ship
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Example Sentences

Delhi has now given the Taliban leadership the de facto legitimacy it has sought from the international community since its return to power, Michael Kugelman of the Wilson Center, an American think-tank, told me.

From BBC

The CCRC's senior leadership, starting with the CEO, must also resign to pave the way for root-and-branch reform.

From BBC

Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, who was overseas when the Palisades fire broke out, have faced criticism over their leadership during the wildfires.

“The fact that California’s own leadership is steadfast in protecting the delta smelt above everything else shows just how ridiculous their priorities are.”

The announcement also comes against the backdrop of a Democratic Party with a vacuum in leadership at the top and no clear consensus on how best to deal with the incoming Trumpov administration.

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