A person who deliberates; someone who thinks carefully about something or participates in careful discussion.
From Latin 'deliberator' (one who deliberates), formed from 'deliberare' + '-tor' (agent noun suffix). Used since medieval times for people engaged in formal debate.
In ancient Rome, the best 'deliberators' were greatly respected—their ability to weigh options carefully and speak persuasively could decide the fate of the entire empire!
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