peacemaker

[ pees-mey-ker ]
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noun
  1. a person, group, or nation that tries to make peace, especially by reconciling parties who disagree, quarrel, or fight.

Origin of peacemaker

1
late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; see origin at peace, maker

Other words for peacemaker

Other words from peacemaker

  • peacemaking, noun, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for peacemaker

peacemaker

/ (ˈpiːsˌmeɪkə) /


noun
  1. a person who establishes peace, esp between others

Derived forms of peacemaker

  • peacemaking, noun

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