peacemaker

noun

peace·​mak·​er ˈpēs-mā-kər How to pronounce peacemaker (audio)
: one who makes peace especially by reconciling parties at variance
peacemaking noun or adjective

Examples of peacemaker in a Sentence

She acted as peacemaker in the dispute. the former diplomat is coming out of retirement to lend his talents as a peacemaker to these crucial negotiations
Recent Examples on the Web Douglas seems like an ideal peacemaker, having spent years at the very organizations that strongly oppose tobacco harm reduction. Nicholas Florko, STAT, 13 May 2024 Troxell’s lawyer painted his client as a peacemaker who used his influential status to call off murders, not order them. Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for peacemaker 

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of peacemaker was in the 15th century

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“Peacemaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peacemaker. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

peacemaker

noun
peace·​mak·​er ˈpē-ˌsmā-kər How to pronounce peacemaker (audio)
: a person who settles an argument or stops a fight
peacemaking noun or adjective

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