Definition

A person who helps to create peace or calmness, especially in a situation of conflict or disagreement.

Example

The pacificator worked tirelessly to resolve the tensions between the two groups.

Conversation

I heard you helped settle that argument between Jane and Mike.

Yeah, I tried to be a good pacificator for them.

That's really great of you! It can be tough to mediate those situations.

It is, but I think keeping the peace is worth the effort.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pacificator → It is formed from "pacificus" (from Latin, meaning peaceful) and "-ator" (a suffix used to indicate a person who performs a specific action). The word "pacificator" refers to a person who brings peace or pacifies others.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who makes things 'peaceful' ('pacificus') — the '-ator' means a person who does this. A pacificator is someone who brings peace.

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