🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Moderator

Pronunciation / Transliteration: moˈdeːraˌtoːʁ

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Facilitator/fəˈsɪlɪteɪtə/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Der Moderator leitete die Diskussion mit Geschick."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A person who makes an action or process easier.

    "The facilitator guided the group through the brainstorming session, ensuring everyone had a chance to contribute."
  2. 2

    A person responsible for leading a discussion or meeting, often in a neutral manner.

    "As a skilled facilitator, she was able to mediate the discussion and keep it on track."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'facilitator' originates from the Latin word 'facilitare', meaning 'to make easy'. It evolved in the English language in the late 20th century, primarily in educational and organizational contexts, to denote someone who helps a process or activity to happen more smoothly.

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