peacemaker

noun

peace·​mak·​er ˈpēs-mā-kər 

: one who makes peace especially by reconciling parties at variance

peacemaking

ˈpēs-mā-kiŋ 

noun or adjective

Synonyms

• broker
• buffer
• conciliator
• go-between
• honest broker
• interceder
• intercessor
• intermediary
• intermediate
• interposer
• mediator
• middleman

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

And Trump was a peacemaker—a fact obscured by false portrayals of him but perfectly clear when one looks at the record. —Robert C. O’Brien, Foreign Affairs, 18 June 2024

Instead, the peacemakers’ program will be funded through Indianapolis’ operating budget for the rest of the year. —Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Jan. 2024

The 19-year-old gunman accused of killing teenage peacemaker Mahlik Brown as the high schooler was trying to deescalate a tense standoff in SoHo last week was identified in part by his uniquely colored sneakers, prosecutors said Saturday. —Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 18 May 2024

Who served as a central peacemaker for you two over the years? —Devon Ivie, Vulture, 5 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

peacemaker

noun

peace·​mak·​er ˈpē-ˌsmā-kər 

: a person who settles an argument or stops a fight

peacemaking

-kiŋ 

noun or adjective