facilitator

noun

fa·​cil·​i·​ta·​tor fə-ˈsi-lə-ˌtā-tər How to pronounce facilitator (audio)
: 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

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If Trump abuses his power, the GOP risks being seen not as bystanders, but as facilitators of America's democratic slide. Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024 Karen Norris/Staff Mr. Anyang is a disability inclusion facilitator for the global nonprofit Light for the World. Kang-Chun Cheng, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Dec. 2024 When working in schools, the non-profit delves into the regulations for children who can work with a service dog independently – averaging 14 or older – and those needing a 3rd-party facilitator. Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024 In racial healing circles, facilitators help participants share their experiences in an environment free of blame or shame. Essence, 11 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for facilitator 

Word History

Etymology

facilitate + -or entry 1

First Known Use

1775, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of facilitator was in 1775

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“Facilitator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/facilitator. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.

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