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peacemaker
/ˈpiːsˌmeɪkər/
person who resolves conflict
The diplomat acted as a peacemaker during the negotiations.
The diplomat helped resolve the conflict between the two countries.
formal
A person who works to establish or maintain peace, especially by mediating between conflicting parties.
The United Nations often sends peacemakers to war-torn regions.
The UN dispatches mediators to areas experiencing conflict.
After the argument, she became the peacemaker in her family.
She helped resolve the family dispute.
Often used in political, diplomatic, or personal contexts to describe someone who prevents or stops conflict.
Collocations
peacemaker rolethe function of mediating conflictinternational peacemakera mediator in global conflictsnatural peacemakersomeone with a talent for resolving disputes
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Pro Tip
Collocation Practice
Pair 'peacemaker' with 'role' to describe a function (e.g., 'She took on the peacemaker role in the team').
Gold Rule
Avoid Literal Use
Do not use 'peacemaker' to describe objects (e.g., 'a peacemaker gun'). Reserve it for people or abstract concepts like treaties.
Word Origin
From 'peace' (Old English 'pǣs', related to Latin 'pax') + 'maker' (Old English 'macere'). First recorded in the 15th century, originally referring to someone who creates peace.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in political, diplomatic, and personal contexts. Avoid using it to describe inanimate objects unless in a metaphorical sense (e.g., 'a peacemaker treaty').
Word Breakdown
peace
freedom from conflict or disturbance
rootmaker
one who creates or produces something
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