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mediators

 

[ ˈmiː.di.eɪ.tər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal

A mediator is a neutral third party who helps two or more parties reach a mutually acceptable agreement. Mediators facilitate communication and negotiations between the parties involved in a dispute.

Synonyms

arbitrator, intermediary, negotiator

Examples of usage

  • The mediators helped the two companies settle their legal dispute out of court.
  • She hired a mediator to assist in resolving the conflict with her neighbor.
Context #2 | Noun

social

In social settings, mediators are individuals who help resolve conflicts or disagreements between people. They act as peacemakers and strive to find common ground among conflicting parties.

Synonyms

conciliator, intercessor, peacemaker

Examples of usage

  • The teacher acted as a mediator between the two students who were arguing.
  • She is known as the family mediator, always helping to resolve conflicts during gatherings.

Translations

Translations of the word "mediators" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mediadores

🇮🇳 मध्यस्थ

🇩🇪 Vermittler

🇮🇩 mediator

🇺🇦 посередники

🇵🇱 mediatorzy

🇯🇵 調停者

🇫🇷 médiateurs

🇪🇸 mediadores

🇹🇷 arabulucular

🇰🇷 중재자

🇸🇦 وسطاء

🇨🇿 zprostředkovatelé

🇸🇰 mediátori

🇨🇳 调解人

🇸🇮 mediatorji

🇮🇸 miðlarar

🇰🇿 делдалдар

🇬🇪 მედიატორები

🇦🇿 vasitəçilər

🇲🇽 mediadores

Word origin

The term 'mediator' dates back to the 15th century and comes from the Latin word 'mediator', meaning 'one who mediates'. The concept of mediation has been used throughout history to resolve conflicts and disputes in various societies. Mediators play a crucial role in promoting peaceful resolutions and fostering communication among conflicting parties.

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

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,916, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.