Word
Definitions
01ability to lead
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the skill or quality of being able to guide and inspire other people.
n. the abstract capacity or quality of an individual to guide, influence, or inspire others within a group or organisation.
日本語:リーダーシップ※
“The team succeeded because of her strong leadership during the crisis.”
“Effective leadership requires a delicate balance between decisive action and the ability to listen to the concerns of subordinates.”
Antonyms
02a group of leaders
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the group of people who are in charge of a company, party, or country.
n. a collective noun referring to the body of individuals who hold the highest positions of authority in an organisation.
日本語:幹部※
“The party leadership met today to discuss the new policy changes.”
“The corporate leadership faced intense scrutiny from shareholders after the quarterly earnings fell significantly below market expectations.”
Synonyms
03position or period of being a leader
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the position of being a leader, or the time when someone is in charge.
n. the formal office, status, or tenure of a leader.
“Under his leadership, the school became one of the best in the city.”
“The country experienced significant economic growth during her ten-year leadership, largely due to her focus on international trade agreements.”
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “leadership” in context.
Verb
01. assume leadership of the party
“The young senator is expected to assume leadership of the party after the next election.”
verb + noun + prep + noun
02. demonstrate leadership
“She demonstrated leadership by remaining calm and decisive during the crisis.”
verb + noun
03. provide leadership
“The new CEO was hired to provide leadership during the company's restructuring process.”
verb + noun
Adjective
04. collective leadership
“The organization is run by a collective leadership rather than a single director.”
adj + noun
05. effective leadership
“Effective leadership requires a balance of empathy and clear communication.”
adj + noun
06. strong leadership
“The project succeeded thanks to the strong leadership of the department head.”
adj + noun
Noun
07. leadership role
“He was hesitant to take on a leadership role because of the extra responsibility.”
noun + noun
08. leadership skills
“Attending workshops can help you develop your leadership skills for future promotions.”
noun + noun
Preposition
09. under the leadership of
“Under the leadership of the new coach, the team won their first championship in a decade.”
prep + noun + prep
10. leadership team
11. leadership style
Real-World Examples
“Ghana has been given special responsibility by the African Union to be "champion for reparatory justice" and it is clearly a role the country's political leadership is taking seriously.” “He also displayed leadership qualities, rallying the team in difficult conditions in Mexico City and leading a comeback against Norway.” “Rezaei’s appointment, along with other recent leadership changes, “shows Iran believes it has the upper hand”, Khoshcheshm said.” Etymology
From leader + -ship.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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