Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person who negotiates: Someone who confers with others in order to reach a settlement, agreement, or compromise. A negotiator engages in formal discussions to resolve differences or arrange terms.

Usage

• A negotiator acts as a representative or intermediary in discussions.
• The role involves communication, persuasion, and problem-solving to achieve a mutually acceptable outcome.
• It is commonly used in contexts like business, diplomacy, law, and labor relations.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The union sent a skilled negotiator to the bargaining table.
  • She acted as the chief negotiator during the peace talks.
  • A good negotiator listens carefully to all parties involved.

Advanced Usage

• "to act as a negotiator": To perform the role of someone who negotiates.
  • He was asked to act as a negotiator in the dispute.
• "lead negotiator": The primary or most senior person in charge of negotiations.
  • As the lead negotiator, her decisions were final.

Variants and Related Words

• Negotiate (verb): To discuss something formally to reach an agreement.
  • The two companies will negotiate the contract terms.
• Negotiation (noun): The process of negotiating.
  • The negotiation lasted for several days.
• Negotiable (adjective): Open to discussion or modification.
  • The salary for the position is negotiable.

Synonyms

• Mediator: A person who attempts to make people involved in a conflict come to an agreement.
• Intermediary: A person who acts as a link between people to try to bring about an agreement.
• Arbiter: A person who has the power to settle a dispute.

Related Phrases

• "Shrewd negotiator": A negotiator who is clever and sharp in discussions.
  • He built his fortune by being a shrewd negotiator.
• "Tough negotiator": A negotiator who is firm and uncompromising.
  • She has a reputation as a tough negotiator.

Idioms

• "To have a seat at the table": To be included as a participant in negotiations or decision-making.
  • As a key stakeholder, we must have a seat at the table during these negotiations.

Noun

1. someone who negotiates (confers with others in order to reach a settlement)