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Definition of convener

convener

/kənˈviːnər/
(UK: convenor)
con · ven · er
Plural:conveners
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• noun

1

A person who calls people together for a formal meeting, committee, or assembly.

Example

"As the convener of the academic panel, she ensured that every speaker had equal time to present their findings."

2

British A senior trade union official at a specific workplace who coordinates the activities of shop stewards and represents workers in negotiations with management.

Example

"The union convener met with the factory directors to discuss the proposed changes to shift schedules."

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• Nearby Words

convection
convectional
convene
convener
convenience
convenient
conveniently

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the mid-17th century, formed in English from the verb 'convene' (from Latin 'convenire', meaning 'to come together') plus the agentive suffix '-er'.

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