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 of peacemaker

• 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

Not that Leavitt was ever a peacemaker in the conventional sense. — Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 20 Aug. 2026

In Flaming Star, Eden plays the love interest of Elvis’ character, Pacer Burton, a man who tries to act as a peacemaker when fighting breaks out between two cultures in West Texas. — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026

Presidents specifically visited international hot spots, positioning themselves as global peacemakers. — Peter Kastor, Fortune, 27 July 2026

Wells' parents have described him as a peacemaker who shied away from confrontation, and his football coach at Southwest Mississippi Community College said the wide receiver was sociable and the type of person who never met a stranger. — ABC News, 22 July 2026

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