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conductor

[kuhn-duhk-ter] / kənˈdʌk tər /
NOUN
leader
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STRONGEST


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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.

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Keep an eye on No. 16, Rodri—he’s the midfielder who stirs it all, like a conductor.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 19, 2026

Sir Anthony's music is performed by Grammy Award-winning conductor Gustavo Dudamel with the Philharmonia Orchestra, and will reflect on his life growing up in Wales and his family.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

Also added to the lineup in Wednesday's announcement were Nigerian singer-songwriter Burna Boy and Venezuelan classical conductor Gustavo Dudamel.

From Barron's Jul. 8, 2026

But conductor Levi Wataka was nowhere to be found.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 5, 2026

The conductor, a tiny man in a beaver hat and Prince Albert coat, was jumping up and down like a tin clown.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns

The other part used normal conductors, which resist electrical flow.

From Science Daily May 21, 2026

"Since India hasn't done much in AI or renewable energy or semi conductors, there are not many industries generating the kind of excitement or long-term returns investors now see elsewhere in Asia," says Sengupta.

From BBC May 14, 2026

Two conductors getting a good deal of attention lately make their debuts.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 17, 2026

Although she chased cats, bit bus conductors and left messes on other people’s rugs, Tulip was inarguably the love of J.R.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 23, 2026

Both of the other conductors also declared that they had not lost a button.

From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie




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