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- [lee-der-ship]
- /ˈli dərˌʃɪp/
- /ˈliː.də.ʃɪp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lee-der-ship]
- /ˈli dərˌʃɪp/
Definitions of leadership word
- noun leadership 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: administration, management, directorship, control, governorship, stewardship, hegemony. 1
- noun leadership ability to lead: As early as sixth grade she displayed remarkable leadership potential. Synonyms: authoritativeness, influence, command, effectiveness; sway, clout. 1
- noun leadership an act or instance of leading; guidance; direction: They prospered under his strong leadership. 1
- noun leadership the leaders of a group: The union leadership agreed to arbitrate. 1
- noun leadership The action of leading a group of people or an organization. 1
- noun leadership of people: ability to direct, guide, inspire 1
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Origin of leadership
First appearance:
before 1815 One of the 39% newest English words
First recorded in 1815-25; leader + -ship
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Leadership
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
leadership popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
leadership usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for leadership
noun leadership
- control — Control of an organization, place, or system is the power to make all the important decisions about the way that it is run.
- direction — the act or an instance of directing.
- management — the act or manner of managing; handling, direction, or control.
- power — a heavy blow or a loud, explosive noise.
- influence — the capacity or power of persons or things to be a compelling force on or produce effects on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of others: He used family influence to get the contract.
Antonyms for leadership
noun leadership
- weakness — the state or quality of being weak; lack of strength, firmness, vigor, or the like; feebleness.
- inability — lack of ability; lack of power, capacity, or means: his inability to make decisions.
- incapacity — lack of ability, qualification, or strength; incapability.
- powerlessness — unable to produce an effect: a disease against which modern medicine is virtually powerless.
- impotence — the condition or quality of being impotent; weakness.
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