peacemaker
Peacemaker (noun) means a person who helps resolve conflicts and restore peace, especially between disputing parties. Example: “She acted as peacemaker whenever her brothers argued.”
How to use peacemaker
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who steps in to settle arguments or end conflict between others.
Don't confuse with "pacemaker" (a medical device that regulates heartbeat) — the words are often mixed up jokingly.
Word forms
peacemakers plural, Peacemakers plural
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Etymology
A compound of peace + maker, first recorded in the 1526 Tyndale Bible translating a rare Greek word for "peacemaker" used in the New Testament.
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What does “peacemaker” mean?
The word “peacemaker” means a person who helps resolve conflicts and restore peace, especially between disputing parties. In plain terms, someone who steps in to settle arguments or end conflict between others.
How do you pronounce “peacemaker”?
“Peacemaker” is pronounced PEES-may-kuh (/ˈpiːsmeɪkə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “peacemaker” in a sentence?
Here is “peacemaker” used in a sentence: “She acted as peacemaker whenever her brothers argued.”
What part of speech is “peacemaker”?
“Peacemaker” is a noun.
Where does the word “peacemaker” come from?
The word “peacemaker” dates back to around 1526 and comes from Latin. A compound of peace + maker, first recorded in the 1526 Tyndale Bible translating a rare Greek word for "peacemaker" used in the New Testament.