coordinator

noun

co·​or·​di·​na·​tor kō-ˈȯr-də-ˌnā-tər How to pronounce coordinator (audio)
1
: one who coordinates something
… government becomes the coordinator of the economy but not its boss.—Robert Heilbroner
especially : a person who organizes people or groups so that they work together efficiently
a project coordinator
She served as the coordinator of the rescue effort.
(American football) a defensive/offensive coordinator [=a coach who is responsible for overseeing a team's defensive/offensive players and strategies]
2
grammar : coordinating conjunction

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The Full House alum spent a few years away from Hollywood, working as a logistics coordinator at a treatment center. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 1 July 2026 Daboll ended up joining Robert Saleh's staff as offensive coordinator of the Tennessee Titans. — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026 He was also appointed coordinator of the Master of Science in Economics and Finance program. — Chase Jordan july 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026 Its on-site care will include, as needed, case management, nursing, occupational therapy, substance abuse support, workforce development, and round-the-clock resident coordinators . — Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for coordinator

Word History

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of coordinator was in 1849

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