Committee — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /kə-ˈmi-tē/ com·mit·tee

Meaning & Definition of Committee

Committee (noun)

  1. a body of persons delegated to consider, investigate, take action on, or report on some matter; specifically, a group of fellow legislators chosen by a legislative body to give consideration to legislative matters
  2. a self-constituted organization for the promotion of a common object
  3. a group of players on a team who share a particular role in the team's play instead of having an individual player principally assigned to that role

Committee (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a select group of persons assigned to consider or take action on some matter

    "a committee in charge of planning the organization's annual Christmas party"

    similar: commission, panel
    related: standing committee, steering committee, subcommittee, delegation, mission, assembly, body, congress, convocation, council, synod

Related Entry: Political action committee (noun)

Political action committee is a different word from Committee. The synonyms below are for political action committee, not for committee.

  1. as in vested interest

    similar: vested interest, interest, interest group, pressure group, special interest

Related Entry: Standing committee (noun)

Standing committee is a different word from Committee. The synonyms below are for standing committee, not for committee.

  1. as in subcommittee, steering committee

    similar: steering committee, subcommittee, commission, panel, delegation, mission, assembly, body, congress, convocation, council, synod

Related Entry: Steering committee (noun)

Steering committee is a different word from Committee. The synonyms below are for steering committee, not for committee.

  1. as in subcommittee, standing committee

    similar: standing committee, subcommittee, commission, panel, delegation, mission, assembly, body, congress, convocation, council, synod

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Committee

The most common words with a similar meaning to Committee:

commission, panel

Related Words for Committee

standing committee, steering committee, subcommittee, delegation, mission, assembly, body, congress, convocation, council, synod

Origin & Etymology of Committee

Middle English commyttee, from committen "to commit" + -ee -ee:1

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Committee

Words & Phrases Containing Committee

committee of the whole, political action committee, school committee, standing committee, steering committee, vigilance committee, die in committee

Frequently Asked Questions about Committee

What does "Committee" mean?

"Committee" means a body of persons delegated to consider, investigate, take action on, or report on some matter; specifically, a group of fellow legislators chosen by a legislative body to give consideration to legislative matters. As a noun, it is defined as: a body of persons delegated to consider, investigate, take action on, or report on some matter; specifically, a group of fellow legislators chosen by a legislative body to give consideration to legislative matters.

What is another word for "Committee"?

Other words for "Committee" include commission and panel. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Committee" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Committee"?

There are 13 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Committee". Common alternatives include commission and panel.

How do you use "Committee" in a sentence?

Examples of "Committee" in a sentence: "a committee in charge of planning the organization's annual Christmas party".

Is "Committee" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Committee" is a noun.

Is "Committee" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Committee" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Committee"?

"Committee" is pronounced /kə-ˈmi-tē/ and divided into syllables as com·mit·tee.

What is the origin of the word "Committee"?

"Committee" comes from Middle English commyttee, from committen "to commit" + -ee -ee:1. First known use: 15th century.