IPA: /fəˈsɪlɪˌteɪtə/
KK: /fəˈsɪlɪˌteɪtər/
A person who assists a group in having effective discussions and reaching agreements without taking sides.
The facilitator guided the meeting to ensure everyone had a chance to speak.
Facilitator → It is formed from "facere" (meaning to make or do) and the suffix "-tor" (meaning one who). A facilitator is one who makes things easier or helps to do something.
Think of someone who 'makes' things easier ('facere') — that's why a facilitator is someone who helps a process along.