peacemaker
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of peacemaker
late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; see origin at peace, maker
Explanation
A peacemaker is a person who helps others solve a conflict and reach a peaceful solution. Of course Gandhi was a famous peacemaker, but even the volunteer on playground patrol can act as a peacemaker too. An individual can be a peacemaker, and there are also organizations that work as peacemakers. If two countries are engaged in a long war, for example, peacemakers might help negotiate a truce. Diplomats and mediators are peacemakers, and if you help your angry sisters come to a peaceable agreement about whose turn it is to take out the trash, you're a peacemaker too.
Example Sentences
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"It's also strengthened its image. It's been able to project itself as a peacemaker."
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
The Chinese government has played the role of peacemaker in the Middle East before, with limited success.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
In reality, he was never a real peacemaker.
From Salon • Mar. 16, 2026
Mr. Trump seeks to be known as a peacemaker.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026
From beside Mamma, Papa, ever the peacemaker, was making a surreptitious please let it go face.
From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon
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