Definition

The position or period of being the leader of a meeting or organization.

Example

She was elected to the chairmanship of the committee for the next two years.

Conversation

Did you hear about Jamie's chairmanship in the student council?

Yeah, I heard she was really passionate about it.

I think it's great for her to have that kind of chairmanship experience.

Absolutely! It will look good on her college applications.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Chairmanship → It is formed from "chair" (from Old French *chaiere*, meaning a seat or throne) and "-manship" (from Old English *-scipe*, meaning the state or condition of being). The word "chairmanship" refers to the state of being in charge or presiding over a meeting or organization, as indicated by the term 'chair'.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'chair' as a position of authority and 'manship' as the condition of holding that position — that's why chairmanship means the role of leading or presiding.

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