leadership
Americannoun
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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
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ability to lead.
As early as sixth grade she displayed remarkable leadership potential.
- Synonyms:
- clout, sway, effectiveness, command, influence, authoritativeness
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an act or instance of leading; guidance; direction.
They prospered under his strong leadership.
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the leaders of a group.
The union leadership agreed to arbitrate.
noun
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the position or function of a leader
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the period during which a person occupies the position of leader
during her leadership very little was achieved
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the ability to lead
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( as modifier )
leadership qualities
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the leaders as a group of a party, union, etc
the union leadership is now very reactionary
Etymology
Origin of leadership
Example Sentences
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Editors at his post-production studio have come from all over the country to work with him based on that leadership.
From Los Angeles Times
The party did well in the general elections held a year later, gaining 30 seats in parliament, but its electoral fortunes declined over the years mainly due to a leadership battle between Lekota and Shilowa.
From BBC
SEOUL—A day after the U.S. and Israel started bombing Iran, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un strolled through a cement factory draped with red banners that hailed the “great era” of his leadership.
ISD also cautioned that fake social media accounts have sprung up impersonating senior Iranian leadership.
From Barron's
Mark Messier, Distinguished Professor and Chair of the Physics department within the College of Arts and Sciences at IU Bloomington, has held leadership roles in the project since 2006.
From Science Daily
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