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Definition of chairmanship

chairmanship

/ˈtʃɛrmənˌʃɪp/
chair · man · ship
Plural:chairmanships
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• noun

1

The office, position, or period of service of a chairman or presiding officer of a committee, board, or organization.

Example

"Under her capable chairmanship, the committee completed its policy review ahead of schedule."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

In modern institutional and professional contexts, gender-neutral alternatives such as "chairpersonship" or simply "the chair" are often preferred over "chairmanship."

• Rhymes for chairmanship

• Nearby Words

chairlift
chairmaker
chairman
chairmanship
chairperson
chairwoman
chaise

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Chairmanship. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/chairmanship
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