noun

committee

Committee (noun) means a body of one or more persons convened for the accomplishment of some specific purpose, typically with formal protocols.

noun

A body of one or more persons convened for the accomplishment of some specific purpose, typically with formal protocols.

A guardian; someone in charge of another person deemed to be unable to look after themselves.

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Etymology

From commit + -ee, or else revival of Anglo-Norman commite, past participle of commettre (“to commit”), from Latin committere, from con- (“with”) + mittere (“to send”). The OED3 prefers the first etymology.

Rhymes for committee

ee see bee wee nee pee fee tee zee gee vee ree

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of committee?

"committee" (noun) means a body of one or more persons convened for the accomplishment of some specific purpose, typically with formal protocols.

What are the different meanings of committee?

"committee" has 2 main meanings: 1. A body of one or more persons convened for the accomplishment of some specific purpose, typically with formal protocols; 2. A guardian; someone in charge of another person deemed to be unable to look after themselves.