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

• mediator
• negotiator
• conciliator
• ambassador
• broker
• intercessor

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

Other seeds have been sown by the return to the White House of the Middle East’s greatest historical peacemaker. —semafor.com, 3 Sep. 2025

China has been trying to present itself as a peacemaker amid trade tensions with the United States, Russia's war in Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas conflict. —Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025

In today’s opinions newsletter: Behind-the-scenes peacemakers, the Arizona fighter who could soon become a household name, and the now-ubiquitous Sen. Ruben Gallego. —Joanna Allhands, AZCentral.com, 13 Aug. 2025

There is no doubt Diana would have tried to act as a peacemaker between them. —Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 12 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for peacemaker

• automaker
• boilermaker
• cabinetmaker
• coffeemaker
• troublemaker
• undertaker
• blackacre
• caretaker
• clockmaker
• dressmaker
• filmmaker
• homemaker

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