rapporteur
noun/ˌræpɔrˈtɜr/
Frequency rank: #16,185 most common English word
Meaning
A person appointed to report on the proceedings or findings of a committee or organization.
Example sentence
The committee appointed an experienced diplomat as rapporteur to document the findings of the investigation.
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