convener

convenor

/ (kənˈviːnə) /


noun
  1. a person who convenes or chairs a meeting, committee, etc, esp one who is specifically elected to do so: a convener of shop stewards

  2. the chairman and civic head of certain Scottish councils: Compare provost (def. 3)

Derived forms of convener

  • convenership or convenorship, noun

Words Nearby convener

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How to use convener in a sentence

  • Petersen was a convener of people, known on multiple continents as a careful thinker, dynamic speaker, and dapper dresser.

    Alexandros Petersen, 1984-2014 | Josh Rogin | January 22, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
  • He repeated the passage, halting at the speech of the convener of the trades, but was evidently vexed at the temporary breakdown.

    Hugh Miller | William Keith Leask
  • "Certainly there was no time lost in this case," replied the convener.

    The Doctor | Ralph Connor
  • The Alatunja is hereditary convener of Council, and if an able man has considerable power.

    Magic and Religion | Andrew Lang
  • He managed not only to become convener of the committee, but succeeded in getting men chiefly of his own opinion placed on it.

    Charlie to the Rescue | R.M. Ballantyne
  • The convener was a bit of a heretic himself and, consequently, carried a tender heart toward them.

    The Doctor | Ralph Connor