captaincy
noun/ˈkæptənsi/
Frequency rank: #13,285 most common English word
Meaning
The position or role of being a captain, especially of a sports team.
Example sentence
She worked hard for years before finally earning captaincy of the national team.
Synonyms & related words
- leadership
- command
- captainship
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