leadership

noun

lead·​er·​ship ˈlē-dər-ˌship How to pronounce leadership (audio)
Synonyms of leadershipnext
1
: the office or position of a leader
recently assumed the leadership of the company
2
: capacity to lead
a politician who lacks leadership
3
: the act or an instance of leading
leadership molds individuals into a team …Harold Koontz and Cyril O'Donnell
4
: leaders
the party leadership

Examples of leadership in a Sentence

a politician who lacks leadership What this country needs is the exercise of strong leadership!
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How Grace Girard and Trevor Jung met In 2024, Jung – a former alderman and Wisconsin Democratic National Convention delegate – spoke at a leadership forum that Girard — a communications associate – attended, the couple said in an interview that year. Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 14 Feb. 2026 This organization, its leadership and the entire team mean the world to me. Jem Aswad, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026 Public outcry led the DHS to change on-the-ground leadership, end the surge in Minneapolis and order the wide-scale use of body cameras. Natasha Korecki, NBC news, 14 Feb. 2026 My experience gives me a deep understanding of what our producers need—practical, informed leadership that protects their livelihoods and keeps Texas agriculture strong and growing. Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for leadership

Word History

First Known Use

1765, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of leadership was in 1765

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“Leadership.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leadership. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.

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