Word
facilitator
Phoneticsfa·cil·i·ta·tor, stress on the second syllable
US/fəˈsɪɫəˌteɪtɝ/
UK/fəsˈɪlɪtˌeɪtɐ/
Definition
n. a person who makes a process or activity easier for a group. They help people communicate and work together without being the leader.
n. a person who makes a process or activity easier for a group. In a professional context, they guide discussions or workshops without taking a leadership role.
Examples
“The facilitator helped the team reach a decision.”
“A professional facilitator was hired to ensure the workshop stayed on schedule and everyone had a chance to speak.”
“While the manager provides the strategic direction, the facilitator ensures that the implementation process remains transparent and inclusive for all stakeholders.”
Examples
simple
“The facilitator helped the team reach a decision.”
contextual
“A professional facilitator was hired to ensure the workshop stayed on schedule and everyone had a chance to speak.”
complex
“While the manager provides the strategic direction, the facilitator ensures that the implementation process remains transparent and inclusive for all stakeholders.”
Real-World Examples
“The idea grew from a previous study when youth facilitators unexpectedly reported improvements in their own mental health after helping younger children, Nakkash said.” “She has served as a consultant to Human Systems, Inc., d/b/a Matter and Space, a startup that uses AI chatbots as tutors and wellness facilitators for adult learners.” Etymology
From facilitate + -or.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
VERB
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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