# chairmanship

/ˈtʃɛɹmənˌʃɪp/ (US) · /tʃˈeəmənʃˌɪp/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/chairmanship
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

the position of being the leader of a group, meeting, or organization. It is the role of the person who sits in the chair during a meeting to lead the discussion.

For teachers: the office or position of a person who presides over a meeting, committee, or organization. Often used to refer to the leadership role itself rather than the individual holding it.

## Examples

- She was elected to the chairmanship of the committee.
- The board of directors voted to appoint him to the chairmanship after his successful tenure as a director.
- The transition of chairmanship from one generation to the next is often a delicate process that requires both institutional knowledge and a fresh perspective on modern governance.

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