Intercessor: meaning, definitions and examples
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intercessor
[ ˌɪntəˈsɛsər ]
religious
A person who intervenes on behalf of another, especially in prayer.
Synonyms
advocate, go-between, mediator
Examples of usage
- The priest acted as an intercessor for the congregation during the service.
- She saw herself as an intercessor between the people and the divine.
legal
A person who acts as a mediator or arbitrator in a dispute.
Synonyms
arbiter, conciliator, negotiator
Examples of usage
- The lawyer served as an intercessor in the negotiation between the two parties.
- The judge appointed an intercessor to help resolve the conflict.
Translations
Translations of the word "intercessor" in other languages:
🇵🇹 intercessor
🇮🇳 मध्यस्थ
🇩🇪 Fürsprecher
🇮🇩 pengantara
🇺🇦 посередник
🇵🇱 orzędownik
🇯🇵 仲介者
🇫🇷 intercesseur
🇪🇸 intercesor
🇹🇷 aracı
🇰🇷 중재자
🇸🇦 وسيط
🇨🇿 prostředník
🇸🇰 prostredník
🇨🇳 调解人
🇸🇮 posrednik
🇮🇸 milligöngumaður
🇰🇿 делдал
🇬🇪 მოსარჩლე
🇦🇿 vasitəçi
🇲🇽 intercesor
Word origin
The word 'intercessor' has its origins in Latin, derived from the verb 'intercedere', which means 'to go between'. It has been used in religious contexts for centuries, referring to someone who intercedes on behalf of others in prayer. Over time, the term has also been adopted in legal settings to describe someone who mediates or arbitrates in disputes.
See also: intercession.