Definition of Facilitator

1. Noun. Someone who makes progress easier.

Generic synonyms: Assistant, Help, Helper, Supporter
Derivative terms: Facilitate

Definition of Facilitator

1. Noun. A person who helps a group to have an effective dialog without taking any side of the argument, especially in order to reach a consensus ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Facilitator

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Facilitator

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Literary usage of Facilitator

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Preventing Tobacco Use Among Young People: A Report of the Surgeon General by M. Joycelyn Elders (1997)
"Smoking as a facilitator for Other Drug Use A number of mechanisms could explain how cigarette smoking facilitates the use of alcohol and illegal drugs. ..."

2. Adaptation of Quality Function Deployment to Engineering & Construction ...by DIANE Publishing Company, Thomas H. Oswald, James L. Burati, Jr. by DIANE Publishing Company, Thomas H. Oswald, James L. Burati, Jr. (1994)
"No specific approach has been found in the literature concerning when or how to appoint the team leader and team facilitator. ..."

3. Establishing Programs and Priorities for the Seismic Rehabilitation of (1993)
"The nominal group technique involves participation of a relatively small group of participants who, assisted by a facilitator and analyst, ..."

4. Building Coalitions: Coalition Formation And Maintenanceby DIANE Publishing Company by DIANE Publishing Company (2004)
"The facilitator conducts meetings, is able to bring diverse ideas together, ... Also, the facilitator should be perceived by the coalition participants as ..."

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