Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ɪnˈdʒɔɪnər/
KK: /ɪnˈdʒɔɪnər/
Definition
A person who gives orders or commands, especially in a legal context.
Example
The enjoiner issued a directive to cease all operations until further notice.
Conversation

Did you hear about that new group project we have?

Yeah, I heard it's led by an enjoiner who really knows how to keep everyone on track.

I hope this enjoiner is as organized as they say.

Me too! It would be nice to have some structure for a change.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
mandator
instructor
commander
Antonyms
follower
subordinate
obeyer
Root Explanation
Enjoiner → It is formed from "en-" (meaning to cause to) and "joindre" (from Old French, meaning to join). The word "enjoiner" refers to someone who causes or orders others to join or do something.
Memory Tip
Think of someone who 'causes' ('en-') others to 'join' ('joindre') in an action or task.
Visually Confused Words
joiner
rejoinder
conjoiner
tenoner
jointer
joinery
joinder