facilitator

[ fuh-sil-i-tey-ter ]

noun

1. a person or thing that facilitates.
2. a person responsible for leading or coordinating the work of a group, as one who leads a group discussion:

   Each committee will meet with its facilitator.

Word History and Origins

Origin of facilitator¹

First recorded in 1815–25; facilitate + -or ²

Example Sentences

“How do you feel?” the session facilitator asked us.

From Salon

Mr Chan’s facilitator is his mother Sarah, and, over the past 20 years, her support has “faded” to a slight touch of his shoulder, which he says keeps him “focused”.

From BBC

The previous government had claimed it was merely a facilitator of talks between the unions and train companies, although in reality it was the main player in the talks due to the financial situation.

From BBC

Theme parks, everyone agreed, are facilitators of all of the above.

From Los Angeles Times

Other panelists expressed concerns over the drug’s potential cardiovascular effects, and possible bias among the therapists and facilitators who guided the sessions and may have positively influenced patient outcomes.

From New York Times

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