coordinator

or co-or·di·na·tor

[ koh-awr-dn-ey-ter ]

noun

1. a person or thing that coordinates.
2. Grammar. a coordinating conjunction.

Word History and Origins

Origin of coordinator¹

First recorded in 1860–65; coordinate + -or ²

Example Sentences

A physical, running offense to complement quarterback Justin Herbert was a top priority for first-year offensive coordinator Greg Roman, who also coached Dobbins in Baltimore.

From Los Angeles Times

The film’s access coordinator Chantelle Nassari also equipped Bode with a fully accessible trailer, double-checked the day’s pathways and ensured the actor had what she needed to be able to perform.

From Los Angeles Times

For defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn, who has so far evaded the flu, the threat of getting sick had him knocking on wood.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s important to make sure we are using this space to highlight and honor our communities,” Jennifer Mejia, cultural arts coordinator at the South Gate Museum and Art Gallery said.

From Los Angeles Times

Next, the study coordinator captured clinical and dermoscopic images, which were sent to a central server for remote review by a separate team of skin cancer specialists with expertise using dermoscopy.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• administrator
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