peacemaker

noun

peace·​mak·​er ˈpēs-mā-kər How to pronounce peacemaker (audio)
: one who makes peace especially by reconciling parties at variance
peacemaking noun or adjective

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 There has already been tension between Troxell and his two co-defendants, based on his decision to pursue a legal defense that paints Troxell as a peacemaker and shifts blame away from him and toward the other two. Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2024 Initially, there were suspicions that countries such as France and Germany would wish to protect their roles as potential peacemakers, but both French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz came to appreciate that trust in Putin was misplaced. Lawrence D. Freedman, Foreign Affairs, 23 Feb. 2024 Although political division continued in the nation, the moment signifies how much of a peacemaker Marley was at the time and is remembered as part of his legacy. Sadie Bell, Peoplemag, 15 Feb. 2024 That prize, long sought by Israeli leaders, would lift Mr. Netanyahu into the ranks of historic peacemakers. Ned Temko, The Christian Science Monitor, 1 Feb. 2024 China has tried to cast itself as a more credible global peacemaker than the United States by shunning security alliances and calling for dialogue to resolve crises, not military interventions like the American and British strikes on the Houthis. Olivia Wang, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2024 The tears themselves appear to take on a role as a chemical peacemaker between men and women, new research has discovered. Rachel Nuwer, Scientific American, 21 Dec. 2023 At Vine, her job was to be a peacemaker, building a bridge between the most popular users on the app and the company. Taylor Lorenz, Washington Post, 28 Sep. 2023 Woman in critical condition after being shoved into moving NYC subway train: Police Henderson appears to have been the peacemaker in a dispute between two other men over loud music when he was shot, police said. Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 15 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of peacemaker was in the 15th century

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“Peacemaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peacemaker. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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peacemaker

noun
peace·​mak·​er ˈpē-ˌsmā-kər How to pronounce peacemaker (audio)
: a person who settles an argument or stops a fight
peacemaking noun or adjective

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