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Dictionary Entry - Headship

Headship

Part of Speech

Noun

Pronunciation

IPA: /ˈhɛdʃɪp/

Definitions

  1. The position of being a leader or head of an organization, institution, or group.
  2. 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.


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