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premiership

n. countable
C1 Advanced US //pɹɛˈmɪɹˌʃɪp// UK //pɹˈɛmɪəʃˌɪp// pre·mier·ship

n. the period of time when someone is the prime minister of a country. It can also refer to the highest level of a professional sports league.

n. the office or term of office of a prime minister; by extension, the highest division in certain professional sports leagues.


SIMPLE

The country saw many changes during her premiership.

CONTEXTUAL

Economic growth remained steady throughout his four-year premiership, despite significant global challenges.

COMPLEX

Historians often debate whether the successes of a premiership should be attributed to the leader's personal vision or to the broader socio-political climate of the era.

Origin

From premier + -ship.

Usage

Often used with a possessive noun or pronoun to indicate the specific leader in power.

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