negotiator

noun — 2 senses

negotiator

noun

UK /nɪˈɡəʊ.ʃi.eɪ.tə/ · CA, US /nɪˈɡoʊ.ʃi.eɪ.tɚ/

Etymology Borrowed from Latin negōtiātor (“merchant, banker”), equivalent to negotiate + -or.

1

One who negotiates.

2

A diplomat, moderator.

Derived terms
hostage negotiator, negotiatress

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