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peacemaker

American  
[pees-mey-ker] / ˈpisˌmeɪ kər /

noun

  1. a person, group, or nation that tries to make peace, especially by reconciling parties who disagree, quarrel, or fight.

    Synonyms:
    arbitrator, mediator, conciliator, intermediary
peacemaker British  
/ ˈpiːsˌmeɪkə /

noun

  1. a person who establishes peace, esp between others

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Other Word Forms

  • peacemaking noun

Etymology

Origin of peacemaker

late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; peace, maker

Example Sentences

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As the economic, and political, fallout mounts, maybe the bond market will end up playing peacemaker.

From Barron's

That long-ago mishmash of horses, poets and peacemakers seems quaint today.

From The Wall Street Journal

In reality, he was never a real peacemaker.

From Salon

The museum offers a free day out to local residents and showcases the history of peace movements and the "often untold" stories of peacemakers.

From BBC

“If he’s your peacemaker, it’s unclear to me whether he’s really going to make peace.”

From Los Angeles Times

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