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compromiser

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

One who compromises; especially, one who compromises readily

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

a negotiator willing to compromise

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • Henry Clay was known as the Great Compromiser

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: negotiator, negotiant, treater

History

Etymology

From compromise + -er.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: Kompromissler — compromiser
  • German: Kompromisslerin — compromiser