Definition

The position or role of being a captain, especially in a ship or team.

Example

He was proud of his captainship during the championship game.

Conversation

Did you hear about Jake getting the captainship for the soccer team?

Yeah, I think he really deserves it after all the hard work he put in.

Absolutely! It's nice to see someone so dedicated earn the captainship.

For sure, I'm excited to see how he leads the team this season.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Captainship → It is formed from "captain" (from Old French *capitain*, meaning chief or leader) and "-ship" (meaning the state or condition of being). The word "captainship" refers to the state or condition of being a captain or leader.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'captain' as a leader and '-ship' as the state of being that leader. This helps you remember that 'captainship' means the condition of being a captain.

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