conciliator

noun

con·​cil·​i·​a·​tor kən-ˈsi-lē-ˌā-tər How to pronounce conciliator (audio)
-lē-ə-
-lyə-
plural -s
Synonyms of conciliatornext
: one who conciliates : peacemaker
specifically : one employed by a labor union to negotiate disputes between the union and management

called also arbitrator

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from conciliatus + -or

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“Conciliator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conciliator. Accessed 13 Dec. 2025.

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