peacemaker

[pees-mey-ker]

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

/ ˈpiːsˌmeɪkə /

noun

1. a person who establishes peace, esp between others

Other Word Forms

• peacemaking noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of peacemaker¹

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

Example Sentences

And he used it to press his campaign to be recognised as a great peacemaker.

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"The USA is our enemy and their talkative 'peacemaker' has now fully set on the path to war with Russia," wrote former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on social media.

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As expected, Zelensky was careful to offer effusive praise for the host's prowess as a peacemaker and to repeatedly express his gratitude.

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“He’s now proven himself as an effective arbiter and peacemaker.”

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A member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Turkey has sent weapons to Ukraine while maintaining a robust economic relationship with Russia and attempting to act as a peacemaker.

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Related Words

• arbitrator 
• conciliator 
• diplomat 
• mediator 
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• pacifist 
• peacekeeper