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Conciliator

/kənˈsɪl.i.eɪ.tər/
nounCEFR C1 (Advanced)Top #4500 frequency
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As noun
  1. 1

    A person who mediates or reconciles differences between parties.

    "The conciliator helped both sides reach a mutually beneficial agreement."
  2. 2

    An individual who seeks to bring about peace or harmony in a conflict.

    "As a conciliator, she worked tirelessly to mend the rift between the two communities."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Latin noun 'conciliator', stemming from the verb 'conciliare' (to bring together, unite, or conciliate), formed from 'concilium' (council). It entered the English language in the late 16th century, shifting semantically from a general gatherer or unifier to specifically denote one who mediates disputes and restores harmony.

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