No exact match translations found for 'headship' in bodo.
Word 'headship' in Other Languages
- headship in Assamese অসমীয়া
- headship in Bengali বাংলা
- headship in Bodo बड़ो
- headship in Dogri डोगरी
- headship in English
- headship in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- headship in Hindi हिन्दी
- headship in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- headship in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- headship in Konkani कोंकणी
- headship in Maithili মৈথিলী
- headship in Malayalam മലയാളം
- headship in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- headship in Marathi मराठी
- headship in Nepali नेपाली
- headship in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- headship in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- headship in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- headship in Santali
- headship in Sindhi سنڌي
- headship in Tamil தமிழ்
- headship in Telugu తెలుగు
- headship in Urdu اُردُو
Headship
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
IPA: /ˈhɛdʃɪp/
Definitions
- The position of being a leader or head of an organization, institution, or group.
- The authority or control exercised by a leader.
Usage Examples
- "She was appointed to the headship of the school after years of dedicated service."
- "His headship over the council was marked by significant reforms."
Etymology
Derived from "head" (leader or chief) and the suffix "-ship" (denoting a state or condition). First recorded in the 15th century.
Synonyms
- Leadership
- Authority
- Command
- Directorship
Antonyms
- Subordination
- Follower status
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Jefatura | /xe.faˈtuɾa/ |
| French | Direction | /di.ʁɛk.sjɔ̃/ |
| German | Leitung | /ˈlaɪ̯tʊŋ/ |
| Hindi | नेतृत्व | /netr̩tv/ |
| Tamil | தலைமை | /talaimai/ |
| Telugu | నాయకత్వం | /nāyakatvaṁ/ |
| Japanese | 指導権 | /shidōken/ |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 领导地位 | /lǐngdǎo dìwèi/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /ˈhɛdʃɪp/
- American English: /ˈhɛdʃɪp/
- Australian English: /ˈhɛdʃɪp/
Historical Usage
The term "headship" has been used in legal, educational, and religious contexts for centuries, often referring to the role of a principal or leader.
Cultural Nuances
In some cultures, headship carries a formal meaning of authority, while in others, it implies a guiding or mentoring role rather than strict governance.
More Information
Headship has been a central concept in governance and institutional leadership. It is often used in academic, corporate, and religious settings to describe the role of an individual responsible for guiding an organization.