noun

curatorship

curatorship

She accepted the curatorship of the new museum.

She accepted the curatorship of the new museum.

((of sth.)) the position of being a curator of (sth.) She holds the curatorship of the national gallery.

Synonyms: directorship, management, stewardship

From 'curator' (one who cares for) + '-ship' (denoting a state). 'Curator' comes from Latin 'curare' (to take care of).

Think of a 'curator' on a 'ship', steering the collection.

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