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facilitatorA person who helps a group of people to work together better, understand their common objectives, and plan how to achieve these objectives

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: A person who helps a group of people to work together better, understand their common objectives, and plan how to achieve these objectives

Pronunciation (IPA): /fəˈsɪləˌteɪtər/

Example Sentences

  • The facilitator asked everyone to turn off their phones, but half the team was still secretly checking Instagram during the brainstorming session.
  • As a skilled facilitator, she managed to keep the discussion on track despite the heated debate.
  • The conference facilitator had to diplomatically handle the situation when two experts completely disagreed on the main topic.

facilitator

NOUN

[/fəˈsɪləˌteɪtər/]

A person who helps a group of people to work together better, understand their common objectives, and plan how to achieve these objectives

a friendly facilitator stands beside a whiteboard, gesturing encouragingly toward team members seated around the table. She uses visual diagrams and pointing motions to help clarify different viewpoints being shared. Initially scattered papers and confused expressions transform into organized notes and nodding heads. The team members begin leaning forward and actively participating in the discussion. Several participants now smile and engage with each other more openly. The facilitator continues guiding the conversation with calm hand gestures and supportive body language.  a person helping a group work together better and understand their common objectives
💡 Concept

a friendly facilitator stands beside a whiteboard, gesturing encouragingly toward team members seated around the table. She uses visual diagrams and pointing motions to help clarify different viewpoints being shared. Initially scattered papers and confused expressions transform into organized notes and nodding heads. The team members begin leaning forward and actively participating in the discussion. Several participants now smile and engage with each other more openly. The facilitator continues guiding the conversation with calm hand gestures and supportive body language. a person helping a group work together better and understand their common objectives

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/fəˈsɪləˌteɪtər/
🇬🇧 UK/fəˈsɪlɪteɪtə/

🌳Etymology

Rootfacilit
Suffix--ator

🎵Rhyme

calculatortranslatoroperator
calculator
translator
operator

🔗Collocations

workshop facilitator
meeting facilitator
group facilitator
discussion facilitator
training facilitator
experienced facilitator

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The facilitator asked everyone to turn off their phones, but half the team was still secretly checking Instagram during the brainstorming session.

As a skilled facilitator, she managed to keep the discussion on track despite the heated debate.

The conference facilitator had to diplomatically handle the situation when two experts completely disagreed on the main topic.

😄 Fun example

Our team facilitator brought donuts to every meeting, proving that sometimes the best facilitation tool is sugar.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

coordinatormoderatormediatorleaderguide

Antonyms

obstructorhindrance

Related

facilitatecoordinationmoderationleadershipteamwork

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