conferee
/,kɔnfə'ri:/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A participant in a conference or formal meeting: A "conferee" is a person who attends and takes part in a conference, convention, or similar gathering for discussion.
- A recipient of something bestowed: A "conferee" is a person upon whom something, such as an honor, title, or award, is formally conferred or granted.
Usage Examples
- As a conference participant:
- Each conferee received a name badge and an agenda upon arrival.
- The keynote speaker addressed the concerns raised by several conferees.
- As a recipient of an honor:
- The six honorary degrees were presented to the distinguished conferees.
- She was a conferee of the nation's highest civilian award.
Advanced Usage
- The term is formal and is most commonly used in official, academic, or ceremonial contexts.
- It often implies active participation in discussions or deliberations, not just passive attendance.
Variants and Related Words
- Conference (n): A formal meeting for discussion.
- Confer (v): To grant or bestow (e.g., a title); to have discussions, to consult.
- Conferral (n): The act of conferring or bestowing something.
Synonyms
- Participant: A person who takes part in something.
- Attendee: A person who is present at an event.
- Recipient: A person who receives something.
- Awardee: A person who is given an award.
Antonyms
- Conferrer: A person who bestows or grants something (the opposite of the second meaning).
- Nonparticipant: A person who does not take part.
Noun
- a member of a conference
- a person on whom something is bestowed; the conferees were..."
- six honorary were conferred