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Definition of leadership

leadership

/ˈliːdərʃɪp/
lead · er · ship
Plural:leaderships
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• noun

1

The action, capacity, or skill of guiding, directing, and inspiring a group of people or an organization.

Example

"Her decisive leadership during the financial crisis helped the company recover quickly."

2

The position, office, or status of being the head or director of a team, party, or institution.

Example

"Several prominent senators are expected to contest the party leadership after the election."

3

The group of individuals who hold senior executive positions or govern an organization, political party, or country.

Example

"The union leadership met with the board of directors to negotiate the new labor contract."

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• Rhymes for leadership

• Nearby Words

leader
leaderboard
leaderless
leadership
leading
leadoff
leadwort

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 19th century, formed in English from the noun 'leader' (from Old English 'lædan', meaning to guide or cause to go) and the native suffix '-ship', indicating a state, office, or skill.

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