convener
Britishnoun
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a person who convenes or chairs a meeting, committee, etc, esp one who is specifically elected to do so
a convener of shop stewards
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the chairman and civic head of certain Scottish councils Compare provost
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Maxwell told the Department of Justice last year that she was "very central" to the effort as a convener - she "helped bring key personnel" to the project.
From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026
Edinburgh Council's education convener said at the time that the move would end the "competition" between phones and teachers for pupils' attention.
From BBC • Dec. 23, 2025
SNP MSP Fulton McGregor, who has a background in social work, is the convener of the cross-party committee on social work at the Scottish Parliament.
From BBC • Dec. 1, 2025
Stephen Jenkinson, City of Edinburgh Council's transport and environment convener, said the capital was facing major challenges in terms of population growth.
From BBC • Nov. 11, 2025
He was convener of the committee which issued the Free Church hymn book, and he threw into this work the same energy and catholicity of mind which marked the rest of his activities.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 3 "Brescia" to "Bulgaria" by Various
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