Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person who arranges meetings: A convener is an individual, typically a member of a group or committee, whose official role is to call people together for formal meetings, gatherings, or assemblies.

Usage

• The word "convener" is used to specify a formal role or duty within an organization, club, committee, or any structured group.
• It is often used in official contexts, such as in minutes of meetings, organizational charts, or titles.
• Example:

Examples

• Noun:
  • The committee appointed John as the convener for the annual conference.
  • Please send your agenda items to the convener by Friday so the meeting can be properly organized.
  • The role of the convener is not just to call the meeting but also to ensure it runs smoothly.

Advanced Usage

• "Acting as convener": Temporarily performing the duties of calling a meeting.
  • In the chairperson's absence, Sarah will be acting as convener for the emergency session.
• "In the capacity of convener": Functioning specifically in the role of the person who convenes.
  • He spoke in the capacity of convener to officially open the forum.

Variants and Related Words

• Convene (verb): To call people together for a meeting.
  • The board will convene next Tuesday.
• Convenor (noun): An alternative spelling of "convener," common in British English.
• Convener-in-chief (noun): A rarely used, formal title for the primary person responsible for convening major events (Note: This is a compound term listed as a variant).

Synonyms

• Organizer: A person who arranges an event or activity.
• Chairperson: The person in charge of a meeting or organization (this role often includes convening).
• Moderator: A person who presides over a discussion (may also convene it).

Related Phrases

• To serve as convener: To perform the duties of a convener.
  • She agreed to serve as convener for the task force this year.
• At the call of the convener: Describing a meeting that will begin when the convener starts it.
  • The panel discussion will commence at the call of the convener.

Noun

1. the member of a group whose duty it is to convene meetings