-ˌship noun
Etymology: Middle English stewardshippe, from steward + -shippe -ship
1.
a. : the office of steward
b. : the administration of the office of steward and of goods or duties entrusted to one's care
2.
a. : the individual's responsibility especially in certain religious groups for sharing systematically and proportionately his time, talent, and material possessions in the service of God and for the benefit of all mankind
b. : the careful responsible management of something (as an institution) entrusted to one