stewardship — the job of supervising or taking care of something, such as an organization or property
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the job of supervising or taking care of something, such as an organization or property
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈstuːərdʃɪp/
Example Sentences
- The CEO's poor stewardship led to the company's bankruptcy.
- My neighbor takes stewardship of my plants so seriously that they're healthier than when I water them myself.
- The national park requires good stewardship to preserve its natural beauty.
stewardship
NOUN[/ˈstuːərdʃɪp/]
the job of supervising or taking care of something, such as an organization or property
the job of supervising or taking care of something, such as an organization or property
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Stewardship derives from Middle English 'steward,' which originated as a compound of 'sty' (pigsty) and 'ward' (guardian or keeper). Originally denoting a person who tended livestock on a farm, the term evolved to mean a manager or administrator of estates and household affairs.
Breakdown
steward (manager, guardian) + -ship (state, office, or position). The base 'steward' itself comprises sty (pigsty) + ward (keeper or guardian).
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📝Examples
“The CEO's poor stewardship led to the company's bankruptcy.”
“My neighbor takes stewardship of my plants so seriously that they're healthier than when I water them myself.”
“The national park requires good stewardship to preserve its natural beauty.”
“His stewardship of the family fortune was so bad that he managed to lose money even in a bull market.”
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