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20 words

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   companionshipnoun/kəmˈpæn.jən.ʃɪp/

   the feeling of having someone to spend time with and share experiences

   “Many elderly people welcome the companionship of a pet.”

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   professorshipnoun/prəˈfɛsəʃɪp/

   the position or rank of a professor at a university

   “After years of research she was offered a professorship in comparative literature.”

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   placementnoun/ˈpleɪsmənt/

   an arranged position (often work experience) within a company or part of a course when a student works in an organisation

   “The course includes a year‑long placement in industry.”

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   partisanshipnoun/pɑːˈtɪzənʃɪp/

   strong, sometimes blind, support for a political party or cause; bias because of party loyalty

   “Excessive partisanship in parliament can block important reforms.”

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   penmanshipnoun/ˈpɛn.mən.ʃɪp/

   the skill or style of a person's handwriting

   “Her penmanship made the nineteenth‑century letters easy to read.”

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   dictatorshipnoun/dɪkˈteɪtəʃɪp/

   a form of government in which absolute power is concentrated in a dictator or a small clique

   “Under the dictatorship, political dissent was brutally suppressed.”

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   proprietorshipnoun/prəˌpraɪəˈtɔːrʃɪp/

   the state or fact of being the owner of a business or property

   “The proprietorship of the shop passed to his daughter after his retirement.”

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   stewardshipnoun/ˈstjuːədʃɪp/

   the responsible management or care of something, especially resources or the environment

   “Effective stewardship of natural resources is vital for future generations.”

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   trusteeshipnoun/trʌsˈtiːʃɪp/

   the responsibility, role or state of being assigned to a trustee who manages property, funds or an organisation for others

   “After the scandal the charity was put into trusteeship to restore proper governance.”

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    followershipnoun/ˈfɒləʊəʃɪp/

    the qualities or behaviour expected of people who follow a leader; the relationship between leaders and followers

    “Good followership is as important as effective leadership in a team.”

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    marksmanshipnoun/ˈmɑːrk.smən.ʃɪp/

    the skill of shooting accurately

    “His marksmanship won him several medals in the national competition.”

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    clerkshipnoun/ˈklɑːkʃɪp/

    a period of practical training in a professional environment (especially used for medical or legal training); the work of a clerk

    “During his clerkship at the hospital, he learned many practical skills.”

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    seamanshipnoun/ˈsiː.mən.ʃɪp/

    the knowledge or skill of handling a ship at sea

    “Good seamanship is essential for safety during storms.”

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    commandershipnoun/kəˈmɑːndə(r)ʃɪp/

    The office, period, or authority of commanding; the state of being in command

    “His commandership during the crisis was praised in the report.”

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    mothershipnoun/ˈmʌðə(r)ʃɪp/

    A large vessel or craft that carries or supports smaller ones, especially in space or naval contexts

    “The rescue team returned to the mothership after completing the survey.”

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    custodianshipnoun/kəˈstəʊdiənʃɪp/

    the responsibility for taking care of something; the position of a custodian who looks after property or heritage

    “The custodianship of the museum was transferred to a national trust.”

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    lordshipnoun/ˈlɔːdʃɪp/

    the rank, authority, or dignity of a lord; a form of address for a noble

    “In the medieval play, characters address the nobleman as 'Your Lordship.'”

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    officershipnoun/ˈɒfɪsə(r)ʃɪp/

    The state, rank, or duties of being an officer (especially in military or organisational contexts)

    “Promotion to officership carried new responsibilities for discipline and training.”

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    kingshipnoun/ˈkɪŋʃɪp/

    the position or authority of being a king; the institution or period of a king's rule

    “The saga explores themes of succession and the burdens of kingship.”

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    wardenshipnoun/ˈwɔːdənʃɪp/

    The office, duties, or period in which someone serves as a warden (person responsible for a place or institution)

    “Her wardenship at the student hall focused on improving safety and welfare.”