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
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Shortly after tipoff, Green played peacemaker after Edwards tossed down Jonathan Kuminga after a steal for a technical foul. Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024 Even Hurley and Hardaway got involved, with Memphis assistant Nolan Smith trying to play peacemaker. Brendan Marks, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024 None would be seen dead helping Bibi Netanyahu in the current climate but if the incentive is to replace Iran as hegemon, and parade as peacemakers, especially after an extended period of civil war, then the outlook might change. Melik Kaylan, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024 Things do not end well for the peacemakers around these parts. Brian Grubb, Vulture, 7 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for peacemaker 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 26 Dec. 2024.

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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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