Definition

A person who goes to a large meeting or event where people gather to discuss a specific topic or share information.

Example

The conventioneer enjoyed networking with other professionals at the conference.

Conversation

Did you hear about the big event next week?

Yeah, I think it’s going to attract a lot of conventioneers.

I hope to meet some interesting people who are conventioneers there.

For sure! It’ll be a great opportunity to network.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Conventioneer → It is formed from "convention" (from Latin "conventio", meaning a coming together) and "-eer" (meaning a person who). A conventioneer is a person who attends a convention, thus coming together with others for a specific purpose.

Memory Tip

Think of a person who is part of a 'coming together' ('convention') — the '-eer' indicates that this person is involved in that gathering.

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