"convener" meaning in All languages combined

See convener on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-convener.wav [US] Forms: conveners [plural]
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  1. One who convenes or calls a meeting Synonyms: convoker Derived forms: convenership

Noun [Scots]

Forms: conveners [plural], convenor [alternative]
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  1. A convener, chairman or chairperson.
    Sense id: en-convener-sco-noun-9XyDkK-o Categories (other): Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries, Scots entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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