Negotiator
/nɪˈɡoʊʃieɪtər/
Definitions
A person who works to reach an agreement, especially in business or diplomacy.
/nɪˈɡoʊʃieɪtər/
A person who conducts negotiations.
The union sent a negotiator to the bargaining table.
💡 Simply: A negotiator is like a person who helps two groups of people who disagree to come to an agreement. Imagine two kids fighting over a toy – the negotiator helps them figure out who gets to play with it or how they can share.
👶 For kids: Someone who helps people talk and agree on something.
More Examples
A skilled negotiator can often secure a better deal.
The government appointed a negotiator to mediate the dispute.
How It's Used
"The company hired a skilled negotiator to broker the merger deal."
"International negotiators worked tirelessly to reach a peace agreement."
From Latin *negotiator*, from *negotiatus*, past participle of *negotiari* ("to do business").
The word 'negotiator' gained prominence in the 19th and 20th centuries with the rise of international relations and business practices.
Memory tip
Think of a person *negotiating* and you've got your person: the negotiator!