# convener

/kənvˈɛnɐ/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/convener
Updated: 2026-10-19

## Definition

a person who brings people together for a meeting and often leads it.

For teachers: 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.

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