facilitator
UK: fəˈsɪlɪteɪtə | US: fəˈsɪlɪteɪtər
n. a person or thing that makes an action or process easier or more efficient
n. someone who helps a group discuss and collaborate effectively
facilitator = facil<easy> + it<verb suffix> + or<agent noun suffix>
- facil (from Latin facilis, meaning "easy" or "doable")
- it (a verb-forming suffix in Latin-derived words, indicating action)
- or (agent noun suffix, denoting a person who performs an action)
Etymology Origin:
The word facilitator traces back to Latin facilis ("easy") combined with the verb-forming suffix -itare (frequentative form) and the agent suffix -or. It evolved through French faciliter ("to make easy") into English, where it gained its modern meaning of "one who enables smooth progress." The logic reflects the role of easing processes, rooted in the Latin concept of "doability."
The workshop facilitator guided the team through brainstorming exercises.
A good teacher acts as a facilitator of learning rather than a lecturer.
The software serves as a facilitator for remote collaboration.
She was hired as a facilitator to improve communication between departments.
The conference included a facilitator to ensure productive discussions.