leadership — the action of leading a group of people or an organization
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of leading a group of people or an organization
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈliːdərʃɪp/
Example Sentences
- His leadership turned the failing company into a pizza empire.
- The team's leadership was so bad, even the coffee machine quit.
- Good leadership involves listening to your team members.
leadership
NOUN[/ˈliːdərʃɪp/]
the action of leading a group of people or an organization
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Leadership derives from Old English 'lædan' (to lead), which evolved into the noun 'leader' (one who leads). The suffix '-ship' (denoting state, condition, or office) was then attached to 'leader' to form 'leadership', meaning the state, quality, or position of being a leader.
Breakdown
lead (to guide or direct) + -er (one who performs an action) + -ship (state, condition, or office), forming 'leadership' (the quality or position of leading).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His leadership turned the failing company into a pizza empire.”
“The team's leadership was so bad, even the coffee machine quit.”
“Good leadership involves listening to your team members.”
“The country needs new leadership to solve economic problems.”
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