Meaning & use
convenors
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“convenors” is a form of “convenor”. See that entry for the full set of meanings.
Meanings
nounpluralBritish
People who arrange meetings or lead a group, especially in a union or political party.
Grammar: This is the plural form; the singular is 'convenor'. Use it when talking about more than one person.
Patterns
- convenors of something
- the convenors
The convenors of the conference have published the schedule.
Union convenors met to discuss the pay offer.
The convenors are responsible for setting the agenda.
nounpluralBritish
People who call a meeting or bring people together for a particular purpose.
Grammar: Often followed by 'of' and the event or group.
Patterns
- convenors of something
The convenors of the peace talks invited both sides.
She was one of the convenors of the fundraising committee.
Word forms
| singular | convenor |
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Common combinations
- union convenors
- The union convenors negotiated with management.
- convenors of the meeting
- The convenors of the meeting sent out the minutes.
- chief convenor
- He was appointed chief convenor of the committee.
Synonyms and how they differ
- organizer
- A general word for someone who arranges an event; 'convenor' is more specific to formal meetings or groups.
- chair
- The person who leads a meeting; a convenor may also chair, but the roles can be separate.
- coordinator
- Focuses on making different parts work together; a convenor often has a more political or representative role.
Word family
- convene verb
- To call people together for a meeting.
- convenor noun
- Singular form of the headword.
- convention noun
- A large formal meeting or assembly.
Commonly confused: convenors or convener? convenors or convenience?
convenors vs convener
The American spelling of the same word; both are acceptable, but 'convenor' is more common in British English.
convenors vs convenience
A different word meaning the quality of being easy to use or reach; do not confuse with 'convenor'.
Practice
The _____ of the conference have arranged for interpreters.
Choose one answer.
The subject is plural ('have arranged'), so the plural 'convenors' is needed. 'Convenor' is singular and would require 'has arranged'. 'Convenience' is a different noun, and 'convening' is a gerund, not a person.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “convenors”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.