Peacemaker: meaning, definitions and examples
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peacemaker
[ ˈpiːsˌmeɪkər ]
diplomatic negotiations
A person who brings about peace, especially by reconciling adversaries.
Synonyms
arbiter, conciliator, mediator
Examples of usage
- The peacemaker was able to resolve the conflict between the two warring factions.
- She acted as a peacemaker in the dispute between her friends.
Translations
Translations of the word "peacemaker" in other languages:
🇵🇹 pacificador
🇮🇳 शांति निर्माता
🇩🇪 Friedensstifter
🇮🇩 pembuat damai
🇺🇦 миротворець
🇵🇱 rozjemca
🇯🇵 平和の使者
🇫🇷 pacificateur
🇪🇸 pacificador
🇹🇷 barış elçisi
🇰🇷 평화 유지자
🇸🇦 صانع السلام
🇨🇿 mírotvůrce
🇸🇰 mierotvorca
🇨🇳 和平缔造者
🇸🇮 mirovnik
🇮🇸 friðarsinni
🇰🇿 бейбітшілік сақтаушысы
🇬🇪 მშვიდობისმყოფელი
🇦🇿 sülh yaradan
🇲🇽 pacificador
Word origin
The word 'peacemaker' originated in the Middle English period and comes from the combination of 'peace' and 'maker'. It has been used historically to refer to individuals who mediate conflicts or disputes to bring about peace. The term has evolved to also include specific firearm models known for their accuracy and reliability, such as the Colt Single Action Army revolver, commonly referred to as the 'Peacemaker'.
See also: peace, peacebuilding, peaceful, peacefully, peacefulness, peacekeeping, peacemaking.