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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.
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- ability to lead:
As early as sixth grade she displayed remarkable leadership potential.
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They prospered under his strong leadership.
- the leaders of a group:
The union leadership agreed to arbitrate.
leadership
/ ˈːəʃɪ /
noun
- the position or function of a leader
- the period during which a person occupies the position of leader
during her leadership very little was achieved
- the ability to lead
- ( as modifier )
leadership qualities
- the leaders as a group of a party, union, etc
the union leadership is now very reactionary
Word History and Origins
Origin of leadership1
Example Sentences
Given the constitutional crisis the nation currently finds itself in, watching the men in “Sinners” readily accept the leadership of a qualified Black woman felt like a cinematic mulligan.
First Minister Michelle O'Neill has said it was a "huge honour" to be at Pope Francis' funeral, representing "all those people at home who looked towards him for spiritual leadership".
National polls suggest the Liberals, now under the leadership of Mark Carney, could be headed for their fourth consecutive win come election day on Monday.
O'Neill said she was "proud" to attend the funeral "paying her respects on behalf of everyone at home who cherished his leadership and looked to him as a spiritual and moral guide".
Even in Quebec, a province where talk of independence has long simmered, voters told the BBC they wanted leadership that would stand up to Trump.
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