facilitator

noun

fa·​cil·​i·​ta·​tor fə-ˈsi-lə-ˌtā-tər 

: someone or something that facilitates something

especially : someone who helps to bring about an outcome (such as learning, productivity, or communication) by providing indirect or unobtrusive assistance, guidance, or supervision

the workshop's facilitator kept discussion flowing smoothly

Examples of facilitator in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Society for Human Resource Management career center—Features HR and L&D job openings. LinkedIn Learning—Frequently hires instructional designers, training facilitators, and L&D specialists. —Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025

But Lasarte has been a behind-the-scenes facilitator for Trump’s dealings with other local politicians. —Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2025

Bogdanovic, a point guard known for his defensive ability and court vision, will be counted on not only on the defensive end but offensively as a facilitator. —Janis Carr, Orange County Register, 19 Feb. 2025

Brown has improved as a facilitator, averaging 4.6 assists per game, and has excelled at drawing contact on drives, resulting in an average of 6.6 free-throw attempts per game. —Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 6 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

facilitate + -or entry 1

First Known Use

1775, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for facilitator

• accelerator
• accumulator
• adjudicator
• administrator
• appropriator
• articulator
• attenuator
• bronchodilator
• collaborator
• communicator
• conciliator
• cooperator