Headship
noun
The position or job of being a leader or the highest-ranking person in an organization.
He accepted the headship of the new department.
Often appears as...
- assume headship
- offer a headship
noun
The idea that men have authority over women and should be the leaders in the family and society.
The concept of male headship is prevalent in many religious circles.
Often appears as...
- male headship
- challenge headship
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
The position or job of being a leader or the highest-ranking person in an organization.
He accepted the headship of the new department.
Often appears as...
- assume headship
- offer a headship
noun
The idea that men have authority over women and should be the leaders in the family and society.
The concept of male headship is prevalent in many religious circles.
Often appears as...
- male headship
- challenge headship
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Organizational Context
Used in formal situations to describe the top position within a structured group, like a company.
She aimed for the headship of the finance department.
Pro Tip 2/3Leadership Responsibility
Implies taking on significant responsibilities and decision-making power.
With headship comes great responsibility for the team's success.
Pro Tip 3/3Aspiring for Headship
Often associated with a career goal or professional advancement.
He enrolled in advanced management courses to prepare for headship.
Pro Tip 1/3Organizational Context
Used in formal situations to describe the top position within a structured group, like a company.
She aimed for the headship of the finance department.
Pro Tip 2/3Leadership Responsibility
Implies taking on significant responsibilities and decision-making power.
With headship comes great responsibility for the team's success.
Pro Tip 3/3Aspiring for Headship
Often associated with a career goal or professional advancement.
He enrolled in advanced management courses to prepare for headship.
Pro Tip 1/3Organizational Context
Used in formal situations to describe the top position within a structured group, like a company.
She aimed for the headship of the finance department.
Pro Tip 2/3Leadership Responsibility
Implies taking on significant responsibilities and decision-making power.
With headship comes great responsibility for the team's success.
Pro Tip 3/3Aspiring for Headship
Often associated with a career goal or professional advancement.
He enrolled in advanced management courses to prepare for headship.
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