chairmanship

[chair-muhn-ship]

noun

1. the office or rank of chairman.

Word History and Origins

Origin of chairmanship¹

First recorded in 1840–50; chairman + -ship

Example Sentences

The suit was settled after just a few months, with Allan being reinstated as CEO, although the chairmanship was given to another relative.

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He has formed a parallel "Government of Peace and Unity", taking the chairmanship for himself.

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That is natural given his corporate background, including chairmanship of the Great Harvest Bread Company, board seats with La-Z-Boy and Truist, plus motivational speaking.

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And it is the lack of silverware that will always cast a dark cloud over his chairmanship.

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The Federal Reserve chairmanship is another position meant to operate with independence.

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