Word
convener
Phoneticscon·ven·er
UK/kənvˈɛnɐ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a person who brings people together for a meeting and often leads it.
n. a person who convenes and often chairs a meeting, committee, or assembly. Typically responsible for setting the agenda and inviting participants.
Examples
“She acts as convener for our weekly study group.”
“The convener opens the meeting, introduces each speaker, and keeps the discussion on time.”
“As convener of the climate panel, she balances competing views while ensuring quieter experts still get heard.”
Examples
simple
“She acts as convener for our weekly study group.”
contextual
“The convener opens the meeting, introduces each speaker, and keeps the discussion on time.”
complex
“As convener of the climate panel, she balances competing views while ensuring quieter experts still get heard.”
Real-World Examples
“Manson's position as council convener means she acts as the civic head and figurehead of the local authority, presiding over full council meetings and representing the area at ceremonial events.” “Nahid Islam, a student leader who served as an adviser in the interim government formed after Hasina's exit, resigned from that administration on Wednesday to take on the role of convener for the new party.” “Jamie Greene MSP, who is co-convener of Holyrood's cross party LGBT group, said it was "incredibly hard" to police what constitutes promoting political or societal causes.” Word family
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Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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