noun
- The plural of postmastership; the office, position, or term of service of a postmaster.
Usage: Formal; typically used in historical or administrative contexts.
Examples
- Several postmasterships became available after the postal service reorganization.
- The postmasterships in rural areas were often less competitive than those in cities.
- He held multiple postmasterships throughout his career in government service.
- The appointment of postmasterships required approval from the central authority.
- Historical records document the postmasterships granted during the colonial period.