leadership

B1 Topic:Abstract Ideas

US /ˈlidɚʃɪp/ UK /ˈliːdəʃɪp/ See IPA manual

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Meanings

1

noun
The ability or quality of being a good leader.

Her calm leadership inspired the whole team.
2

noun
The position of being a leader.

He took over the leadership of the party last year.
3

noun
The group of people who lead an organisation or country.

The national leadership adopted the plan.

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Synonyms

3 noun · the group of people who... leaders

Word family

Forms leaderships

Derived forms anti-leadershipe-leadershiplosershipmisleadership

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Phrases (1)

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decisive leadership
direction provided through firm choices and prompt action

Adjective + noun

Etymology

From leader + -ship.

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Abstract Ideas

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