Langimage
English

negotiator

|ne-go-ti-a-tor|

B2

🇺🇸

/nɪˈɡoʊʃiˌeɪtər/

🇬🇧

/nɪˈɡəʊʃieɪtə/

(negotiate)

discuss terms

Base FormPluralPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNounNounAdjective
negotiatenegotiationsnegotiatorsnegotiatesnegotiatesnegotiatednegotiatednegotiatingnegotiabilitynegotiationnegotiatornegotiable
Etymology
Etymology Information

'negotiator' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'negotiator,' where 'negotiari' meant 'to carry on business.'

Historical Evolution

'negotiator' changed from the Latin word 'negotiator' and eventually became the modern English word 'negotiator'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a person engaged in business,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who conducts negotiations.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person who conducts negotiations.

The negotiator worked tirelessly to reach a compromise.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42