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Definition of stewardship

stewardship

/ˈstuːərdʃɪp/
stew · ard · ship
Plural:stewardships
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stewardship Lexical Profile

stewardship Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The responsible overseeing, protection, and management of something considered worth caring for and preserving, such as natural resources, finances, or an organization.

Example

"The foundation was praised for its careful environmental stewardship of the coastal wetlands."

2

The job, office, or duties of a steward.

Example

"During his twenty-year stewardship of the estate, the agricultural yields more than doubled."

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• Nearby Words

stew
steward
stewardess
stewardship
stewart
stewart falls
stewartia

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from 'steward' and the suffix '-ship'. The root 'steward' comes from Old English 'stigweard', a compound of 'stig' (hall or pen) and 'weard' (ward or keeper), originally referring to a household official overseeing domestic affairs.

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