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conciliator

American  
[kuhn-sil-ee-ey-ter] / kənˈsɪl iˌeɪ tər /

noun

  1. a person who conciliates.

  2. arbitrator.


Etymology

Origin of conciliator

1565–75; < Latin conciliātor, equivalent to conciliā ( re ) ( see conciliate) + -tor -tor

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He is remembered as a conciliator of the American rebels and the author of schemes to reform the corrupted and unrepresentative House of Commons.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 12, 2026

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

For Barnier, who pitches himself as a conciliator, that is the point.

From Reuters Nov. 23, 2021

The conciliator must reside within his district and his principal duty is to promote the settlement of disputes between employers and work-people or between members of either class among themselves.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 4 "Aram, Eugene" to "Arcueil" by Various

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