peacemaker

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noun (1)

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

peacemaking

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noun (2)

: the action of bringing about peace

peacemaking

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adjective

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: bringing about peace or done in an effort to bring about peace

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Noun (1) 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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At their best, judges are peacemakers. — Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026 Contrary to my initial impulse, my effort to play peacemaker was hardly heroic. — Bob Brody, New York Daily News, 21 June 2026 The world did not become more peaceful and democratic, despite the efforts of Norwegian peacemakers. — Ola Morris Innset, The Dial, 2 June 2026 And so, she's seemed like a peacemaker at times, genuinely concerned and confused about the verbal sparring of her co-stars, along with their ability to shake it off quickly in the name of fun. — Essence Editors, Essence, 18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for peacemaker

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Noun (1)

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

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

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