Blue Ribbon Committee (Noun)
Meaning
An independent and exclusive commission of nonpartisan statesmen and experts formed to investigate some important governmental issue.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The government appointed a blue-ribbon committee to investigate the causes of the recent economic downturn and make recommendations for future policy.
- The mayor formed a blue-ribbon committee of community leaders to develop a plan for reducing crime in the city.
- The governor's office announced the formation of a blue-ribbon committee to review the state's education system and make suggestions for improvement.
- The Senate appointed a blue-ribbon committee to examine the government's handling of the natural disaster response and make recommendations for improvement.
- A blue-ribbon committee was established by the President to study the nation's healthcare system and provide a comprehensive report to Congress.