convener

/kən'vi:nə/
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convener

The convener opens the meeting by welcoming everyone.

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.
convener

The convener opens the meeting by welcoming everyone.

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