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Definition of negotiator
negotiator
/nɪˈɡoʊʃieɪtər/
ne · go · ti · a · tor
Plural:negotiators
•Adjective:negotiatory
negotiator Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
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• noun
1
A person who conducts discussions or formal talks between parties in order to reach an agreement, settlement, or compromise.
Example
"The lead negotiator worked through the night with union representatives to finalize the new labor contract."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Latin negotiator ('businessman, trader, banker'), derived from the verb negotiari ('to carry on business'), which combines neg- ('not') and otium ('leisure').
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Negotiator. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/negotiator