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

After coming out at 19, Losquadro joined CSUF’s Gay Student Union and later became a leader, program facilitator, board member and donor at the LGBTQ Center Orange County. —Jenelyn Russo, Oc Register, 27 Feb. 2026

Families can look forward to interactive activities, uplifting conversations and an engaging guest facilitator from SHINE Youth. —Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026

Preller was also a willing facilitator of late chairman Peter Seidler’s exorbitant spending in 2022 and ‘23. —Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026

The County Judge should set the tone as a neutral facilitator focused on respect, transparency, and order. —Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 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