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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   One who negotiates.
2. 2
   someone who negotiates (confers with others in order to reach a settlement) wordnet
3. 3
   A diplomat, moderator.

Synonyms

All synonyms

agentarbitratorbargainerbrokerbusiness agentcardholder

Example

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"We have a good negotiator on the staff."

Etymology

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

Related phrases

hostage negotiator

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