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Organizer

UK /["/ˈɔːɡənaɪzə(r)/"]/US /["/ˈɔːrɡənaɪzər/"]/

Definition

a person who makes the arrangements for something

In simple words: A person who plans events or activities.

Examples

  • the organizers of the festival
  • an **event organizer**
  • The race organizers hope to raise money for charity.

Usage notes

Used in both formal and informal contexts. Appropriate in workplaces or social events, but less common in casual or slang conversations.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of an 'organizer' as someone who makes everything 'organize' or orderly.

Collocations

  • event organizer
  • professional organizer
  • party organizer
  • wedding organizer
  • community organizer

Synonyms

  • planner
  • coordinator
  • arranger
  • facilitator
  • director

Antonyms

  • disorganizer
  • disarray

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'organiser' in British English vs 'organizer' in American English.
  • Using 'organizer' as a verb instead of a noun.
  • Incorrect pluralization as 'organizers' instead of the correct form.