generalship

== English == === Etymology === From general +‎ -ship. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˈdʒɛn(ə)ɹəlʃɪp/ === Noun === generalship (plural generalships) (military) The position or office of a general. [from 16th c.] Synonym: generalcy The term of office of a military general. [from 17th c.] The skills or performance of a good general; military leadership, strategy. [from 17th c.] By extension, leadership, good management. [from 18th c.] ==== Derived terms ====