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Definition of facilitator

facilitator

/fəˈsɪl.ɪ.teɪ.tər/
fa · cil · i · ta · tor
Plural:facilitators
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Adjective:facilitative
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facilitator Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person who guides a group during a meeting, workshop, or discussion to help participants communicate effectively and achieve a common objective without taking sides.

Example

"The workshop facilitator encouraged everyone at the table to share their perspectives on the new community project."

2

A person, organization, or thing that makes an action, process, or outcome easier to accomplish.

Example

"Access to reliable high-speed internet acts as a major facilitator of remote education in rural areas."

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facilitate
facilitation
facilitative
facilitator
facility
facing
facsimile

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 19th century as an agent noun from the verb 'facilitate', which derives from the French 'faciliter' and ultimately from the Latin 'facilis' meaning 'easy to do' (from 'facere', 'to make or do').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Facilitator. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/facilitator
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