conciliator
AmericanEtymology
Origin of conciliator
1565–75; < Latin conciliātor, equivalent to conciliā ( re ) ( see conciliate) + -tor -tor
Example Sentences
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In contrast, “Bug Hollow’s” Phil Samuelson is a sturdy, calming influence — the conciliator who brings a measure of stability when things get sticky with Syb.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2025
The union applied for the help of a conciliator from Canada’s National Labour Board to help close the gap between the parties.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 1, 2023
"He was very much a conciliator at that point, so this is very different right now," Cantor said in an interview.
From Reuters • Jan. 31, 2023
As the runaway favorite, he has until now given scant details of his plans, answering doubters instead by waving his résumé — as a conciliator, a onetime fiscal realist, committed to dialogue.
From Washington Post • Oct. 3, 2022
Here the referendum shows itself as the conciliator of nationalities.
From Races and Immigrants in America by Commons, John R. (John Rogers)
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