leadership
pronunciation
How to pronounce leadership in British English:
UK [ˈliːdəʃɪp]
How to pronounce leadership in American English:
US [ˈliːdərʃɪp]
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- Noun:
- the activity of leading
- the body of people who lead a group
- the status of a leader
- the ability to lead
Word Origin
- leadership (n.)
- 1821, "position of a leader," from leader + -ship. Sense extended by late 19c. to "characteristics necessary to be a leader."
Synonym
potency dominion sovereignty reign superiority power rule primacy influence command domination suzerainty dominance control mastery sway hegemony supremacy puissance