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peacemakers

  • plural
    of peacemaker.
    peacemaker
    noun
    a person, group, or nation that tries to make peace, especially by reconciling parties who disagree, quarrel, or fight.

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These are from the Sermon on the Mount, where Jesus blesses the poor, the meek and the peacemakers, and then calls on his followers to turn the other cheek and love their enemies.

From Salon ● Jul. 1, 2026

Aboard the papal plane on Monday, Leo told reporters: "The Gospel says... blessed are the peacemakers."

From Barron's ● Apr. 14, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 23, 2026

Maybe some leaders would consent to a meeting if the board really were composed of “the most prestigious” peacemakers.

From Slate ● Jan. 28, 2026

I guess when they’re drafting peacemakers they’d better pass me by.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck