# peacemaker

/ˈpisˌmeɪkɝ/ (US) · /pˈiːsmeɪkɐ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/peacemaker
Updated: 2026-10-12

## Definition

a person who tries to help people or groups stop fighting and find a peaceful solution. You often use this for someone who steps into an argument to calm things down.

For teachers: a person who brings about peace, especially by reconciling adversaries or mediating in a conflict. Often implies a diplomatic or neutral role in resolving disputes.

## Examples

- She acted as a peacemaker during the family argument.
- The diplomat earned a reputation as a skilled peacemaker after successfully negotiating the ceasefire between the two warring factions.
- History remembers the prime minister as a tireless peacemaker whose commitment to dialogue eventually dismantled decades of sectarian violence.

## Usage notes

- Often used with the verb 'act as' or 'play the role of'.

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