facilitator

noun

fa·​cil·​i·​ta·​tor fə-ˈsi-lə-ˌtā-tər 

: someone or something that facilitates something

especially : someone who helps to bring about an outcome (such as learning, productivity, or communication) by providing indirect or unobtrusive assistance, guidance, or supervision

the workshop's facilitator kept discussion flowing smoothly

Examples of facilitator in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Another Israeli firm, Discover-Tech, has been acting as the key facilitator by allegedly selling access to its online ads to spyware developers. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026

OutKick requested the current curriculum, including Parts 3 and 4, to establish what material facilitators are being given today. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026

The unprecedented co-production between JLA Productions and NHK Enterprises of Japan was made possible thanks to France TV Distribution, which played a key role as a business facilitator and matchmaker in bringing together the two companies. — Ed Meza, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026

Brod, meanwhile, makes sure her team act as facilitators helps get attendees out of their silos and start cross-mingling. — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

facilitate + -or entry 1

First Known Use

1775, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for facilitator

• accelerator
• accumulator
• adjudicator
• administrator
• appropriator
• articulator
• attenuator
• bronchodilator
• collaborator
• communicator
• conciliator
• cooperator