distinguishedcommittee

noun

UK /dɪˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃt kəˈmɪt.i/

US /dɪˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃt kəˈmɪt.i/

A special group of important people chosen to work on a big job together.

The distinguished committee met to decide how to build the new park.

SYNONYMS

expert panel special board honored council select group

RELATED WORDS

committee panel council board delegation

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A group of respected judges who give out a prize.

The distinguished committee chose the best story in the contest.

3. A team of well-known leaders picked to solve a problem.

A distinguished committee was formed to help the town after the storm.

4. A formal group of important people who give advice.

The school asked a distinguished committee for ideas about the new library.