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Conference-delegate

/ˈkɒn.fər.əns ˈdɛl.ɪ.ɡət/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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  1. 1

    A person appointed or elected to represent others at a conference.

    "The conference-delegate presented the findings of the committee to the larger assembly."
  2. 2

    An individual who attends a conference on behalf of a group or organization.

    "As a conference-delegate, she was responsible for voicing the concerns of her organization."

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The term 'conference' originates from the Latin 'conferre', meaning 'to bring together', while 'delegate' comes from the Latin 'delegatus', meaning 'one sent on a mission'. The combination reflects the modern practice of sending representatives to meetings or discussions.

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