Synonyms for
Stewardship
Definition
Stewardship refers to the responsible management and protection of something, such as an organization or the natural environment.
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Common collocations
- environmental stewardship
- natural resource stewardship
- financial stewardship
- responsible stewardship
- good stewardship
- stewardship of the land
- stewardship responsibilities
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Usage note
Stewardship implies a responsible and ethical approach to managing something entrusted to one's care. It is often used in contexts related to environmentalism, finance, or property.
Example sentences
- Stewardship of the environment is important to ensure that future generations have a healthy planet.
- Good stewardship of a company involves making ethical decisions that benefit all stakeholders.
- The church encouraged its members to practice stewardship by donating to charity.
- The government appointed a new steward to oversee the management of the national park.
- Effective stewardship of public funds requires transparency and accountability.
Quotes
'We are not inheriting the Earth from our ancestors, we are borrowing it from our children.' - Native American Proverb
'The environment is where we all meet; where we all have a mutual interest; it is the one thing all of us share.' - Lady Bird Johnson
'The best way to predict your future is to create it.' - Abraham Lincoln