convener

British  

/ kənˈviːnə /

noun

1. a person who convenes or chairs a meeting, committee, etc, esp one who is specifically elected to do so

   a convener of shop stewards

2. the chairman and civic head of certain Scottish councils Compare provost

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Other Word Forms

• convenership
  noun

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Example Sentences

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convener

Reacting to the publication of that email, transport committee convener Willie Rennie told BBC Scotland Flynn was "only making things worse for himself".

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

Barrera sees the superintendent as a convener and organizer to advance initiatives that benefit students — with or without state funding or direction from the governor and Legislature.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

Then the U.S. could be the convener rather than the policeman.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

“But what you can do is become a convener, and allow them to share stories with each other.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

Now, horse! my provosts and baillies, And convener of the Trades, Dean o' Guild, and maister o' Merchants, The auld Lion craves your aids.

From Punch - Volume 25 (Jul-Dec 1853) by Various

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