leadership

Definition

  • noun: a position as a leader of a group, organization, etc.
  • noun: the office or position of a 'leader'
  • synonyms: chieftaincy, headship, heady

Examples

  • The party 'leadership' is uncertain about what to do next. = ('Brit') The party 'leadership' are uncertain about what to do next.

  • The company has done very well 'under her leadership'. [=while she has been its leader]

  • What this country needs is the exercise of strong 'leadership'!

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) and yet less than % of Negroes here being able to vote and determine their own destiny as human beings. They say to us that the local white leadership use their power to keep us away from the ballot box and keep us voiceless. As long as I am unable to exercise my constitutional right to vote, (..)
    2014 Selma
  • (..) How many we expecting today? Well, now, Sister Jackson. You know about our group, the SCLC, right? The Southern Christian Leadership Conference? A few of our top SCLC leaders are with us this time since we're going to be here a little longer than expected. Now, this here's Reverend C.T. Vivian. (..)
    2014 Selma