Headship: meaning, definitions and examples
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headship
[ หhษdหสษชp ]
leadership role
Headship refers to the position or authority of being a head or leader of a group, organization, or community. It encompasses the responsibilities and duties associated with guiding and directing members towards achieving common objectives. The term is often used in contexts such as schools, churches, and various social or corporate organizations. Headship can involve decision-making, strategic planning, and representing the group's interests. It implies a level of respect and acknowledgment from others within the group.
Synonyms
command, directorship, guidance, leadership.
Examples of usage
- The headship of the educational institution has implemented new policies.
- She was honored with the headship of the community center.
- His headship was characterized by transparency and inclusivity.
Translations
Translations of the word "headship" in other languages:
๐ต๐น lideranรงa
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเฅเคคเฅเคคเฅเคต
๐ฉ๐ช Fรผhrung
๐ฎ๐ฉ kepemimpinan
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะตััะฒะฝะธััะฒะพ
๐ต๐ฑ przywรณdztwo
๐ฏ๐ต ใชใผใใผใทใใ
๐ซ๐ท leadership
๐ช๐ธ liderazgo
๐น๐ท liderlik
๐ฐ๐ท ์ง๋๋ ฅ
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุงุฏุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ vedenรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ vedenie
๐จ๐ณ ้ขๅฏผ
๐ธ๐ฎ vodstvo
๐ฎ๐ธ forysting
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะฐัััะปัา
๐ฌ๐ช แแซแฆแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ liderlik
๐ฒ๐ฝ liderazgo
Etymology
The term 'headship' is derived from the noun 'head', which has Old English origins, coming from 'heafod', meaning 'the highest part of something or those having authority'. The word 'head' has historically been used to denote leadership or authority since the time of Old English. 'Ship' in this context is a suffix used to denote a state or condition, indicating that 'headship' refers to the condition or state of being a head leader. The consolidation of these terms illustrates the evolution of language where leadership roles have been formally recognized in various societies throughout history, marking the importance of structure and hierarchy in community organization.