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

Problems are named openly and solved together, and staff meetings rotate facilitators — like a circle, not a pyramid. — Laurel Donnellan, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Professional organizers, estate specialists, or a facilitator can depersonalize decisions and keep conversations productive. — Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2026

Trust can be promoted when at least one adult serves as a consistent coordinator and facilitator. — Krista Mehari, The Conversation, 23 July 2026

James was also utilized as a facilitator and had his share of struggles running the offense smoothly. — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 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