English Reference
Noun

captaincy

n.
C1 Advanced UK /kˈæptɪnsi/ cap·tain·cy UK spelling captaincies

n.the position of being in charge of a ship, a sports team, or a group of people. It involves making important decisions and leading others.

n.the position or state of being in command of a vessel, a sports team, or a military unit. Often implies a formal title or a specific set of leadership responsibilities.


SIMPLE

The captaincy of the ship is a great honor.

CONTEXTUAL

She took the captaincy of the local cricket team after the previous leader retired.

COMPLEX

The transition to the captaincy of the vessel required not only technical skill but also the ability to maintain morale during a long and difficult voyage.

Well, consider what it must be like to give up the England captaincy, to admit you can no longer do a dream job.

BBC News· 18 Aug 2026

The other on Casemiro last season came shortly after he criticised the club on social media prompting calls for Thomas Frank to strip him of the captaincy.

The Guardian· 15 Aug 2026
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Level C1 · Advanced
Frequency Occasional
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