peacemaker
noun/ˈpisˌmeɪkər/
Frequency rank: #17,309 most common English word
Meaning
a person who helps others resolve disputes and establish peace.
Example sentence
Everyone respected him as peacemaker who worked tirelessly to end the conflict between the two groups.
Synonyms & related words
- mediator
- arbitrator
- negotiator
- reconciler
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