B2nounbusinesspolitics
US/nɪˈɡoʊ.ʃi.eɪ.tər/
UK/nɪˈɡəʊ.ʃi.eɪ.tə/
a person whose job is to discuss something with others in order to reach an agreement
In context
The chief negotiator met union leaders late into the night.
She is a skilled negotiator who rarely accepts the first offer.
A police negotiator spoke calmly to the man for six hours.
Words that go with negotiator
adjective + noun
- skilled negotiatorA skilled negotiator listens more than he talks.
- chief negotiatorThe chief negotiator left the talks without comment.
- tough negotiatorOur manager is a tough negotiator.
noun + noun
- hostage negotiatorA hostage negotiator was sent to the scene.
- trade negotiatorThe trade negotiator flew to Geneva on Monday.
noun + preposition
- negotiator forHe was the chief negotiator for the union.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
negociatorCorrect: negotiator