noun
facilitator
noun
1
A person who guides a group discussion or meeting, helping participants reach agreement without pushing their own opinion.
"The workshop had a trained facilitator to keep the conversation on track."
2
Something or someone that makes a process easier.
"Trust is a key facilitator of teamwork."
How to Use Facilitator
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone whose job is to help a group talk things through and reach a decision, staying neutral themselves.
Common mistake
A facilitator guides process and stays neutral on outcome; a mediator specifically helps resolve a dispute between two sides.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
trained facilitator
act as facilitator
Word Forms
facilitators plural
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The workshop had a trained _____ to keep the conversation on track.