facilitator
Americannoun
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a person or thing that facilitates.
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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.
Etymology
Origin of facilitator
First recorded in 1815–25; facilitate + -or 2
Example Sentences
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They say it would prefer to play the role of back channel facilitator, which Islamabad held in talks with the Taliban over the U.S. military’s withdrawal from Afghanistan.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026
The United States and India still have reservations about a plan to overhaul the World Trade Organization, even though "a large majority of members" support it, the talks facilitator said Wednesday.
From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026
By 2029, Uber hopes to be the biggest facilitator of robotaxi rides around the world.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 5, 2026
Keenan said research has shown meetings that have an independent facilitator, have better outcomes for survivors as opposed to informal meetings.
From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026
“Well, good morning! I’m Gladys, your new facilitator for morning group.”
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
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