Definition

The position or job of being the head of a post office.

Example

After years of hard work, she finally achieved the postmastership at her local post office.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new postmastership opening in town?

Yeah, I heard it's quite a big deal for the community.

I wonder what qualifications they look for in a postmastership.

Probably experience in administration and good communication skills.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Postmastership → It is formed from "post" (from Latin *postis*, meaning a position or office), "master" (from Old English *maegester*, meaning one who has control or authority), and "-ship" (meaning the state or condition of). The word refers to the state or condition of being a master or authority over a postal service.

Memory Tip

Think of 'post' as a position, 'master' as someone in control, and '-ship' as a state of being. This helps you remember that 'postmastership' means the state of being in charge of a postal service.

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