peacemaker

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noun (1)

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

peacemaking

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noun (2)

: the action of bringing about peace

peacemaking

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adjective

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: bringing about peace or done in an effort to bring about peace

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Noun (1) 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
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The nonprofit hopes to add at least two more peacemakers soon. — Megan Shinn, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for peacemaker

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Noun (1)

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 2 Sep. 2026.

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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
-kiŋ How to pronounce peacemaker (audio)
noun or adjective
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