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Definition leadership in American English

leadership noun

noun
/ˈlidərˌʃɪp/
1

the qualities and skills of a good leader

Example

The complaints from the club seem to be that the president isn't showing enough leadership.

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2

the position of being more successful than anyone who you are competing against

Example

Our aim is to achieve market leadership.

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3

the position of being the leader or being in charge of an organization, country, etc.

Example

The leadership struggle in the party grew more intense yesterday.

Example

They invaded the Roman Empire under the leadership of Alaric I.

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3.1

the senior people in an organization or the people who are in charge of a country

Example

The vote defied the wishes of the Democratic and Republican leadership in both houses of Congress.

Example

the leadership of the board of trustees

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Definition leadership in American English