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leadership

American  
[lee-der-ship] / ˈli dərˌʃɪp /

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 British  
/ 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

Etymology

Origin of leadership

First recorded in 1815–25; leader + -ship

Example Sentences

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If that leadership falters, however, it could remove an important pillar for the group, raising the risk of a more pronounced slowdown across not only tech, but also the overall market.

From Barron's

The U.S. remains what it has long been: a contentious, often frustrating democracy shaped by competing interests and imperfect leadership.

From The Wall Street Journal

Responding to the comments at the time, lawyers for the Co-op said they "do not believe that they represent the views of our broader leadership and colleagues".

From BBC

While China's space programme has been historically slower, "it won't change course at the whim of its leadership either".

From Barron's

"That's my way of venting about the errors we see in leadership," he says.

From BBC