Headship: meaning, definitions and examples

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headship

 

[ หˆhษ›dหŒสƒษชp ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lideranรงa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเฅ‡เคคเฅƒเคคเฅเคต

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fรผhrung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kepemimpinan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะตั€ั–ะฒะฝะธั†ั‚ะฒะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przywรณdztwo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒชใƒผใƒ€ใƒผใ‚ทใƒƒใƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท leadership

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ liderazgo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท liderlik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง€๋„๋ ฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ูŠุงุฏุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vedenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vedenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ข†ๅฏผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vodstvo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ forysting

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐััˆั‹ะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒซแƒฆแƒแƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ liderlik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,019, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.