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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The publisher personally apologized to major shareholder Hao Tang, whom it depicted as the facilitator of the scheme.
From Barron's • Feb. 9, 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
He added that he used to meet with imam Abdu Kharouf, who is reported in the document to be a facilitator for a local rebel leader.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 29, 2025
“Well, good morning! I’m Gladys, your new facilitator for morning group.”
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
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