Definition

The position or role of being a captain, which includes the authority and responsibilities that come with it.

Example

He was promoted to captaincy after demonstrating excellent leadership skills.

Conversation

Did you hear about Sarah's new captaincy on the soccer team?

Yeah, I think she really deserves it; she's been working so hard.

I agree! Her captaincy will definitely motivate the whole team.

Absolutely! I can't wait to see how she leads them this season.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Captaincy → It is formed from "captain" (from Old French *capitain*, meaning chief or leader) and "-cy" (a suffix indicating a state or condition). The word "captaincy" refers to the state or condition of being a captain or leader.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'captain' as a leader, and the '-cy' suffix indicates a state, so 'captaincy' means the state of being a leader.

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