noun

peacemaker

peacemaker

He acted as a peacemaker between the two friends.

He acted as a peacemaker between the two friends.

((a peacemaker)) a person who tries to persuade people to stop arguing or fighting She is known as a peacemaker in her family.

Synonyms: mediator, conciliator, diplomat

A compound word from 'peace' and 'maker' (one who makes or creates something). Literally, one who makes peace.

Unlike a 'peacekeeper' who maintains existing peace, a 'peacemaker' actively creates peace between conflicting parties, like a diplomat or a friend settling an argument.

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