noun
Uncommon
negotiator
nih-GOH-shee-ay-tuh
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.”
noun
1
A person who negotiates, especially on someone else's behalf.
"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.
Common pairings
skilled negotiator
hostage negotiator
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Word forms
- Plural
- negotiators
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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin negōtiātor (“merchant, banker”), equivalent to negotiate and -or.
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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.
