C1nounformalworkbusiness
US/fəˈsɪl.ɪ.teɪ.tər/
UK/fəˈsɪl.ɪ.teɪ.tə/
a person who leads a group discussion or workshop and helps everyone take part
In context
The facilitator asked each team to share one idea with the group.
We hired an outside facilitator to run the planning workshop.
A good facilitator keeps the discussion on track and on time.
Words that go with facilitator
noun + noun
- workshop facilitatorThe workshop facilitator handed out sticky notes to everyone.
adjective + noun
- experienced facilitatorAn experienced facilitator can handle difficult conversations.
- trained facilitatorEach group is led by a trained facilitator.
- neutral facilitatorThe dispute needs a neutral facilitator.
verb + preposition
- act as facilitatorI will act as facilitator during the second session.