coordinator

noun

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]
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Steve Spagnuolo, the Chiefs’ defensive coordinator, has been loyal to Sneed, one of his favorite players during his KC tenure. — Sam McDowell 25, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026 Jones went 13 for 22 for 108 yards and lost 44 yards on four sacks, with Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores continually sending blitzers into the backfield. — ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026 Those 258 rushing yards marked the 12th time the Panthers have allowed 200-plus rushing yards under defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2026 Its defense has been excellent, while its new quarterback-offensive coordinator combo has not. — Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Oct. 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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“Coordinator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coordinator. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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