HOW TO PRONOUNCE
committee
/kəˈmɪt.i/
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What does committee mean?
noun
- A body of one or more persons convened for the accomplishment of some specific purpose, typically with formal protocols.
- Alternative form of kameti.
More meanings (1)
noun
- (archaic) A guardian; someone in charge of another person deemed to be unable to look after themselves.
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The committee appointed to deal with the petitions in the Emperor’s name, decided not even to make a report to the Czar.
As a result of the consultation in the corner, a committee of the would-be dancers came to me and suggested a compromise.
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There was a prize of one hundred dollars attached, and a committee of ladies were appointed to decide on the best baby.
I have an additional reason for thanking you now, when you are creating a building after the design of the Strawberry committee.
X. The judge shall not answer any questions put to him regarding a course, unless such questions are asked by the Committee.