Conferrer: meaning, definitions and examples

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conferrer

[ kənˈfɜːrər ]

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award

A person who confers a title or honor upon someone.

Synonyms

bestower, granter, grantor

Examples of usage

The conferrer of the Nobel Peace Prize is a distinguished individual.
The conferrer of the award praised the recipient for their achievements.

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academic

A person who confers a degree or diploma.

Synonyms

bestower, granter, grantor

Examples of usage

The university president acted as the conferrer of the degrees at the graduation ceremony.
The conferrer of the academic honors congratulated the students on their achievements.

Translations

Translations of the word "conferrer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 conferente

🇮🇳 प्रदाता

🇩🇪 Verleiher

🇮🇩 pemberi

🇺🇦 надавач

🇵🇱 przyznający

🇯🇵 授与者 (じゅよしゃ)

🇫🇷 conféreur

🇪🇸 otorgante

🇹🇷 veren

🇰🇷 수여자

🇸🇦 المُعطي

🇨🇿 přiznávající

🇸🇰 priznávateľ

🇨🇳 授予者

🇸🇮 podeljevalec

🇮🇸 veitandi

🇰🇿 беруші

🇬🇪 გამცემელი

🇦🇿 verən

🇲🇽 otorgante

Word origin

The word 'conferrer' originated from the Latin word 'conferre', which means 'to bring together' or 'to compare'. Over time, the term evolved to refer to someone who bestows an honor, title, or degree upon another individual. The concept of conferring honors dates back to ancient times, where rulers and leaders would recognize individuals for their achievements or contributions.

See also: conference, conferment, conferred, conferring.