presidentship
/'prezidəntʃip/
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Definition
- Noun:
- The office, position, or function of a president: "Presidentship" refers to the official role, duties, and authority held by a president, whether of a country, organization, company, or other body.
Usage
- The word "presidentship" is a formal term used to denote the presidency as an institution or the tenure of a president. It is often used in political, organizational, and academic contexts. It is synonymous with "presidency," though "presidency" is more common in modern usage.
Examples
- Noun:
- The candidates debated who was most qualified for the presidentship of the university.
- His presidentship was marked by significant economic reforms.
- The constitution outlines the powers and responsibilities of the presidentship.
Advanced Usage
- "To assume the presidentship": to formally take on the role of president.
- She will assume the presidentship of the council next month.
- "During one's presidentship": referring to events that occurred while someone was president.
- The policy was enacted during his presidentship.
Variants and Related Words
- Presidency (n): The more commonly used synonym for "presidentship," meaning the office or term of a president.
- He was elected to the presidency for a second term.
- President (n): The person who holds the office of presidentship.
- The president addressed the nation.
- Presidential (adj): Relating to a president or presidentship.
- The presidential election is held every four years.
Synonyms
- Presidency: The office, function, or term of a president.
- Chairmanship: The office or position of a chairman (used in some organizational contexts).
- Leadership: The position or function of a leader (a broader, more general term).
Antonyms
- Subordination: The state of being lower in rank or position.
- Membership: The state of being a regular member, not the leader.
Related Phrases
- "To run for the presidentship": to be a candidate for the position of president.
- He decided to run for the presidentship of the club.
- "To hold the presidentship": to occupy the office of president.
- She held the presidentship for a decade.
Noun
- the office and function of president
- Andrew Jackson expanded the power of the presidency beyond what was customary before his time