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appointer

/əˈpɔɪn.tɚ/
ap · point · er
Plural:appointers
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appointer Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person or official body that designates, selects, or assigns someone to an office, position, or duty.

Example

"The committee acted as the official appointer of the new university chancellor."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'appointer' (one who appoints) with 'appointee' (the person who is appointed to a position). In legal contexts, the variant spelling 'appointor' is often preferred for a person granted a power of appointment over trust property.

• Rhymes for appointer

• Nearby Words

apply
appoint
appointee
appointer
appointment
apportion
apportionment

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Appointer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/appointer
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