stewardship (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈstjuːərdʃɪp/

Definition

The responsible overseeing and protection of something considered worth caring for and preserving.

Examples

• Environmental stewardship is crucial for protecting our planet for future generations.

• The board emphasized the importance of good financial stewardship in managing the company's assets.

• His long career was marked by a strong sense of public stewardship, always acting in the community's best interest.

How to Use stewardship

stewardship of (prepositional phrase)

Responsible care for a specific thing or resource. — "The museum is dedicated to the stewardship of historical artifacts."

exercise stewardship (collocation)

To actively practice responsible care. — "Citizens should exercise stewardship over their local parks."

Synonyms of stewardship

Words with a similar meaning to stewardship:

• management
• oversight
• guardianship
• custodianship

Antonyms of stewardship

Words with the opposite meaning to stewardship:

• neglect
• mismanagement

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