facilitator

[fuh-sil-i-tey-ter]

noun

1. a person or thing that facilitates.

2. a person responsible for leading or coordinating the work of a group, as one who leads a group discussion.

   Each committee will meet with its facilitator.

Word History and Origins

Origin of facilitator¹

First recorded in 1815–25; facilitate + -or ²

Example Sentences

Dingwall, in his facilitator role at inside centre, also helped to get the best out of Lawrence.

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In another playoff game, against Sierra Canyon, Giles asked his point guard to be more of a scorer than a facilitator.

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One key will be how Beal fits into the lineup as a scorer and facilitator.

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Following the failure to set up devolved power, Mitchell acted as a facilitator to implement an inclusive power-sharing executive and the decommissioning of paramilitary weapons.

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Hamas is one of several groups it has allowed on its soil as part of its growing reputation as a regional facilitator.

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