chairmanship
UK: ˈtʃeəmənʃɪp | US: ˈtʃermənʃɪp
n. the position or role of a chairman; the period during which someone serves as chairman
The word "chairmanship" combines "chairman," derived from "chair" (a seat of authority) + "man" (person), with the suffix "-ship," which denotes a state or condition. Historically, "chairman" referred to the person occupying the authoritative seat in a meeting, while "-ship" (from Old English "-scipe") abstracted the role into a formal position. The term reflects the evolution of organizational leadership titles in English.
His chairmanship of the committee lasted five years.
She was elected to the chairmanship after a unanimous vote.
The company flourished under his chairmanship.
The chairmanship requires strong leadership and communication skills.
He resigned from his chairmanship due to health reasons.