'Leadership' definitions:

Definition of 'leadership'

(from WordNet)
noun
The activity of leading; "his leadership inspired the team" [syn: leadership, leading]
noun
The body of people who lead a group; "the national leadership adopted his plan" [syn: leadership, leaders]
noun
The status of a leader; "they challenged his leadership of the union"
noun
The ability to lead; "he believed that leadership can be taught"

Definition of 'Leadership'

From: GCIDE
  • Leadership \Lead"er*ship\, n.
  • 1. The office, position or function of a leader; as, Gingrich held the House leadership for six years. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. The quality of character and personality giving a person the ability to gain the confidence of and lead others; as, Washington's leadership was indispensible to success of the American Revolution. [PJC]
  • 3. The people who serve as leaders of a group; as, the party leadership was in disarray after the election. [PJC]

Synonyms of 'leadership'

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