Mediator: meaning, definitions and examples

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mediator

 

[ ˈmiːdiˌeɪtər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal

A person who attempts to make people involved in a conflict come to an agreement; a go-between.

Synonyms

arbitrator, intermediary, negotiator

Examples of usage

  • The mediator helped the two parties reach a compromise.
  • She acted as a mediator in the dispute between the neighbors.
Context #2 | Noun

psychology

A neutral third party who helps two or more parties in a dispute communicate effectively and reach a mutual agreement.

Synonyms

counselor, facilitator, peacemaker

Examples of usage

  • The mediator facilitated a constructive conversation between the family members.
  • The couple decided to seek the help of a mediator to resolve their differences.
Context #3 | Noun

general

A person who helps to bring about an agreement or reconciliation between opposing parties.

Synonyms

conciliator, intermediator, middleman

Examples of usage

  • The mediator played a key role in settling the dispute.
  • His role as a mediator was crucial in resolving the conflict.

Translations

Translations of the word "mediator" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mediador

🇮🇳 मध्यस्थ

🇩🇪 Vermittler

🇮🇩 mediator

🇺🇦 посередник

🇵🇱 mediator

🇯🇵 仲裁人

🇫🇷 médiateur

🇪🇸 mediador

🇹🇷 arabulucu

🇰🇷 중재자

🇸🇦 وسيط

🇨🇿 mediátor

🇸🇰 mediátor

🇨🇳 调解人

🇸🇮 mediator

🇮🇸 milligöngumaður

🇰🇿 делдал

🇬🇪 მედიატორი

🇦🇿 vasitəçi

🇲🇽 mediador

Etymology

The word 'mediator' originated from the Latin word 'mediator', which means 'one who mediates'. The concept of mediation dates back to ancient times when mediators were used to resolve disputes and conflicts. In modern times, mediation has become an important method of resolving conflicts in various fields such as law, psychology, and diplomacy.

See also: intermediate, mediatable, mediate, mediation, mediators.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,819, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.