negotiator
Negotiator (noun) means a person who negotiates, especially on someone else's behalf. Example: “The company sent its top negotiator to handle the merger talks.”
How to use negotiator
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone whose job is to work out a deal or agreement.
Word forms
negotiators plural
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The company sent its top _____ to handle the merger talks.
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin negōtiātor (“merchant, banker”), equivalent to negotiate + -or.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for negotiator
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What does “negotiator” mean?
The word “negotiator” means a person who negotiates, especially on someone else's behalf. In plain terms, someone whose job is to work out a deal or agreement.
How do you pronounce “negotiator”?
“Negotiator” is pronounced nih-GOH-shee-ay-tuh (/nɪˈɡoʊ.ʃi.eɪ.tɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “negotiator” in a sentence?
Here is “negotiator” used in a sentence: “The company sent its top negotiator to handle the merger talks.”
What part of speech is “negotiator”?
“Negotiator” is a noun.
Is “negotiator” a common word?
“Negotiator” is an uncommon word in modern English.