Committeemen: meaning, definitions and examples
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committeemen
[ kəˈmɪtiˌmɛn ]
group members
Committeemen are individuals appointed or elected to serve on a committee, which is a group of people designated to perform a specific function or task. These members typically represent a particular interest, political party, or community segment and participate in decision-making processes within the committee.
Synonyms
committee member, delegate, representative.
Examples of usage
- The committeemen met to discuss the new regulations.
- Each committeeman had a voice in the voting process.
- The city council appointed new committeemen to address local issues.
Translations
Translations of the word "committeemen" in other languages:
🇵🇹 membros do comitê
🇮🇳 समिति के सदस्य
🇩🇪 Ausschussmitglieder
🇮🇩 anggota komite
🇺🇦 члени комітету
🇵🇱 członkowie komitetu
🇯🇵 委員
🇫🇷 membres du comité
🇪🇸 miembros del comité
🇹🇷 komite üyeleri
🇰🇷 위원회 위원
🇸🇦 أعضاء اللجنة
🇨🇿 členové výboru
🇸🇰 členovia výboru
🇨🇳 委员会成员
🇸🇮 člani odbora
🇮🇸 nefndarmenn
🇰🇿 комитет мүшелері
🇬🇪 კომიტეტის წევრები
🇦🇿 komitə üzvləri
🇲🇽 miembros del comité
Etymology
The term 'committeeman' combines 'committee,' which derives from the Latin 'committere' meaning 'to entrust or send together,' and the suffix '-man,' indicating a person. The use of 'committee' in English dates back to the late 14th century, while 'committeeman' is more modern, emerging in the 20th century as formalized governance and organizational structures grew more complex. Committees have played a significant role in various organizations, from governmental bodies to non-profits, highlighting the fundamental democratic principle of representation and collective decision-making. Over time, the term has evolved to include more inclusive language, often referred to in gender-neutral terms, reflecting societal changes in gender equality and representation.