coordinator
UK: /kəʊˈɔːdɪneɪtə/ | US: /koʊˈɔːrdɪneɪtər/
n. a person who organizes people or activities to work together efficiently
n. a device or system that synchronizes multiple components
n. (in chemistry) a substance that facilitates the binding of molecules
The word "coordinator" originates from Latin coordinare ("to arrange together"), combining co- (a variant of com-, meaning "together") and ordinare ("to order, arrange"). The suffix -ator forms agent nouns, indicating a person or thing that performs an action. The term evolved through French coordonnateur before entering English in the mid-19th century, reflecting the idea of bringing elements into harmonious order.
The event coordinator ensured all volunteers understood their roles.
The nervous system acts as a coordinator for bodily functions.
She was hired as a project coordinator to streamline team workflows.
The software includes a task coordinator to manage background processes.
In photosynthesis, chlorophyll serves as a coordinator of light energy conversion.