das Kuratorium
Translation
board of trustees, board of governors, curatorship
Examples
Das Kuratorium der Stiftung trifft sich einmal im Jahr.
The foundation's board of trustees meets once a year.
Er wurde in das Kuratorium des Museums berufen.
He was appointed to the museum's board of governors.
Grammar Patterns
((das Kuratorium)) + Verb as a nominative subject The board of trustees decides on the finances.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Vorstand (executive board), Aufsichtsrat (supervisory board), Gremium (committee)
Etymology
From Latin 'curatorium', related to 'Kurator' (curator). The suffix '-ium' often denotes a collective body or a place.
Memory Tips
Think of a group of 'Kurator' (curators) forming a collective body, the 'Kuratorium'.