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

2. ability to lead.

   As early as sixth grade she displayed remarkable leadership potential.

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

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

He has since walked the statement back, with a leadership aide insisting that they will swear Grijalva in when Senate Democrats “decide to open up the government” and the House returns to session.

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However, a leadership aide for Johnson contradicted the statement later in the day, saying it was “customary practice” to swear in newly elected representatives when Congress is in session.

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Former minister and former Conservative leadership contender Tom Tugendhat says young people were not "drifting away from the centre" but "drifting away from what doesn't work for them".

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Badenoch was under pressure to deliver the speech of her political career, to end speculation that she will face a leadership challenge, as her party continues to trail Labour and Reform UK in the polls.

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It has been told to ensure residents' health and wellbeing needs were being accurately assessed, documented and met - and that there was skilled and compassionate leadership at all levels of the organisation.

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