captaincy

American

[kap-tuhn-see] / ˈkæp tən si /

noun

plural

captaincies

the office or rank of a captain.
a district or area administered by a captain.
the ability of a captain; captainship.

Other Word Forms

subcaptaincy noun

Etymology

Origin of captaincy

First recorded in 1810–20; captain + -cy

Example Sentences

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He did not go as far as to say he benefited from having the captaincy taken away but did admit "the form came back" after it happened.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Despite taking the Wales captaincy for a second time when Bale retired in 2023, Ramsey's influence was waning.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

After those decisions were confirmed this week, Stokes said the past three months have been "the hardest period" of his England captaincy, and backed the current regime to take the team forward.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Centre Meg Jones will take over the England captaincy after Zoe Stratford, who led the Red Roses to Rugby World Cup glory in September, announced she is expecting her first child in September.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

His eyes, not clouded with drink but clear of purpose, were fixed on the captaincy of this reeling ship.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein

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