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

• broker
• buffer
• conciliator
• go-between
• honest broker
• interceder
• intercessor
• intermediary
• intermediate
• interposer
• mediator
• middleman

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

Shortly after tipoff, Green played peacemaker after Edwards tossed down Jonathan Kuminga after a steal for a technical foul. —Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024

Even Hurley and Hardaway got involved, with Memphis assistant Nolan Smith trying to play peacemaker. —Brendan Marks, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024

None would be seen dead helping Bibi Netanyahu in the current climate but if the incentive is to replace Iran as hegemon, and parade as peacemakers, especially after an extended period of civil war, then the outlook might change. —Melik Kaylan, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024

Things do not end well for the peacemakers around these parts. —Brian Grubb, Vulture, 7 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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