convoker

A convoker calls a meeting of the village council.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • One who calls together: A "convoker" is a person who summons or assembles a group of people, typically for a meeting, conference, or formal gathering.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The convoker of the annual shareholders' meeting sent out invitations last week. (The person who called the meeting together.)
  • As the convoker of the committee, she ensured all members were notified of the session. (The person responsible for summoning the group.)

Advanced Usage

• "Convoker of a council": a person who officially summons a council or deliberative body.
  • The king acted as the convoker of the war council, gathering his generals for a strategy meeting. (The king summoned the council.)

Variants and Related Words

• Convocation (n): a large formal gathering of people, especially for a ceremony or meeting.
  • The university's convocation was held in the main hall. (A formal assembly.)
• Convoke (v): to call together or summon (a group of people).
  • The president will convoke the board next month. (To call together.)

Synonyms

• Summoner: one who calls people to appear or assemble.
• Convenor: a person who arranges or calls a meeting (common in British English).
• Initiator: one who begins or sets something in motion, such as a gathering.

Related Idioms

• Call the roll: to read aloud a list of names to check attendance, often done by a convoker.
  • The convoker called the roll before the meeting began. (The convoker checked who was present.)