leadership English · revision 3331

+ {{infobox|confidence=established|formation=derivation|attested=1821|origins=en leader}}

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+ ==Pronunciation==

+ * IPA: UK /ˈliː.də.ʃɪp/, US /ˈliː.dɚ.ʃɪp/^(Roach et al. 2011)

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+ ==Etymology==

+ It is a derivation, [[af|en|leader|-ship]].^(Etymonline)

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+ ==Earliest recorded meaning==

+ The position or office of a leader, command: 1821,^(Etymonline)^(OED 1989)^(MWU 2024) especially of a political party.^(OED 1989)

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+ ==Semantic evolution==

+ By the late 19th century the sense had extended to the qualities needed in a leader, the capacity to lead.^(Etymonline) The leaders of a group or organization collectively, as in ''the party leadership'', and guidance or direction are further modern senses.^(AHD)^(NODE 1998)

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+ ==Timeline==

+ * 1821 – the position of a leader.^(Etymonline)^(OED 1989)

+ * late 19th century – the ability to lead.^(Etymonline)

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+ ==Modern meaning==

+ ===Noun===

+ # The position or office of a [[leader]].^(AHD)^(MW Collegiate)

+ # The ability to lead others.^(AHD)^(MW Collegiate)

+ # The leaders of a group or organization.^(AHD)^(NODE 1998)

+ # Guidance or direction.^(AHD)^(NODE 1998)

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+ ==Related words==

+ * [[leader]]

+ * [[lead]]

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+ ==References==

+ {{reflist}}