convener

convenor

/ (kənˈviːnə) /

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noun

a person who convenes or chairs a meeting, committee, etc, esp one who is specifically elected to do soa convener of shop stewards

the chairman and civic head of certain Scottish councilsCompare provost (def. 3)

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Derived forms of convener

convenership or convenorship, noun

Words nearby convener

convective activity, convective discharge, convector, convenance, convene, convener, convenience, convenience food, convenience store, conveniency, convenient

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How to use convener in a sentence

Petersen was a convener of people, known on multiple continents as a careful thinker, dynamic speaker, and dapper dresser.
Alexandros Petersen, 1984-2014|Josh Rogin|January 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He repeated the passage, halting at the speech of the convener of the trades, but was evidently vexed at the temporary breakdown.
Hugh Miller|William Keith Leask
"Certainly there was no time lost in this case," replied the Convener.
The Doctor|Ralph Connor
The Alatunja is hereditary Convener of Council, and if an able man has considerable power.
Magic and Religion|Andrew Lang

He managed not only to become convener of the committee, but succeeded in getting men chiefly of his own opinion placed on it.
Charlie to the Rescue|R.M. Ballantyne
The Convener was a bit of a heretic himself and, consequently, carried a tender heart toward them.
The Doctor|Ralph Connor