peacemaker — A person who helps end conflicts or arguments between others. Someone who works to create harmony and resolve disputes.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A person who helps end conflicts or arguments between others. Someone who works to create harmony and resolve disputes.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpiːsˌmeɪkər/
Example Sentences
- My mom is the family peacemaker who always stops dad and me from fighting over the TV remote.
- The UN often serves as a peacemaker in international conflicts.
- She's such a good peacemaker that even angry cats become friends around her.
peacemaker
NOUN[/ˈpiːsˌmeɪkər/]
A person who helps end conflicts or arguments between others. Someone who works to create harmony and resolve disputes.
A person who helps end conflicts or arguments between others. Someone who works to create harmony and resolve disputes.
Between the heartbreaker and undertaker, the peacemaker finds middle ground!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English, combining 'peace' (from Old French 'pais' meaning harmony) and 'maker' (from Old English 'macere' meaning one who creates). This compound word emerged in the 14th century to describe someone who brings about harmony between conflicting parties.
Breakdown
peace (state of harmony/absence of conflict) + maker (one who creates or causes something)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My mom is the family peacemaker who always stops dad and me from fighting over the TV remote.”
“The UN often serves as a peacemaker in international conflicts.”
“She's such a good peacemaker that even angry cats become friends around her.”
“The manager hired him as a peacemaker to resolve workplace disputes.”
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