leadership
[lee-der-ship]
noun
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.
ability to lead: As early as sixth grade she displayed remarkable leadership potential.
an act or instance of leading; guidance; direction: They prospered under his strong leadership.
the leaders of a group: The union leadership agreed to arbitrate.
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control, direction, management, power, influence, administration, authority, initiative, command, skill, foresight, capacity, preeminence, conveyance, supremacy, domination, superiority, hegemony, sway, primacy
Nearby words
- leader board,
- leader cable,
- leader head,
- leaderboard,
- leaderless,
- leadfoot,
- leadfooted,
- leading,
- leading aircraftman,
- leading article
Origin of leadership
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leadership
noun
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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leadership
1821, "position of a leader," from leader + -ship. Sense extended by late 19c. to "characteristics necessary to be a leader."
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper