conductors
|con-duc-tors|
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/kənˈdʌktərz/
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/kənˈdʌktəz/
(conductor)
leader or guide
Etymology
'conductor' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'conductor' or from 'conducere', where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'ducere' meant 'to lead'.
'conductor' entered English via Middle English/Anglo-French (e.g. Middle English 'condictour' / Anglo-French forms) from Latin 'conductor' (from 'conducere'), and developed into the modern English word 'conductor'.
Initially, it meant 'one who leads or brings together', and over time it evolved into its current range of meanings including 'musical director', 'train/bus employee who collects fares', and 'a material that transmits heat or electricity'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
people who direct the performance of an orchestra, choir, band, or other musical ensemble.
The conductors raised their batons and the orchestra began.
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Noun 2
people employed on trains, trams, or buses who collect fares, check tickets, and assist passengers.
The conductors checked passengers' tickets before the train departed.
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Noun 3
materials or objects that allow the flow or transmission of heat, electricity, or sound (e.g., metals that conduct electricity).
Copper and aluminum are common conductors used in electrical wiring.
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Last updated: 2026/01/13 09:49