What is another word for conductor?
The word
conductor is used in several different senses, and each has different synonyms.
music In the context of music, a
conductor is the one who conducts a musical group, especially an orchestra or choir. The specific terms
orchestra conductor and
choir conductor are sometimes used. The position can also be called
director. An especially talented
conductor might be called a
maestro.
trains and transportation On trains, the word
conductor often refers to the worker in charge collecting fares or tickets from passengers, among other duties, such as announcing stations. In general, such a person could be called a
train conductor. This sense of the word is also sometimes used for a person who does this on a bus. This person may alternatively be called a
ticket collector or a
ticket taker.
science Conductor is also a word for a material that conducts electricity, heat, light, or sound. Such a material functions as a
medium for these things (such as an electrical current) to travel through. More specific terms like
electrical conductor are sometimes used.
general Sometimes,
conductor is used in a very general way to refer to someone who is in charge of conducting, directing, or managing something. Synonyms for this sense include
director,
manager, and
supervisor.
What is the feminine version of conductor?
Conductor is largely used as a gender-neutral term. However, to specify that a
conductor is a woman, you could use the word
conductress. However, this term is rarely used. The word
conductrix is also sometimes used, but is also very rare.
What is the opposite (antonym) of conductor?
In scientific contexts, the opposite of a
conductor is a
nonconductor—a material that does not readily conduct electricity, heat, sound, or light. Certain nonconductive materials are called
insulators. Examples of
insulators include materials like glass, plastic, and rubber.
