# negotiation vs negotiator

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### negotiation
*noun · IPA /nɪˌɡəʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ · frequency rank #9,922*
The process of achieving agreement through discussion.

### negotiator
*noun · IPA /nɪˈɡəʊ.ʃi.eɪ.tə/ · frequency rank #24,531*
One who negotiates.

## Source
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