Moderator: meaning, definitions and examples
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moderator
[ ˈmɒdəreɪtə ]
online community
A person who monitors and regulates user-generated content and interactions within an online community, ensuring that the community guidelines are followed and maintaining a positive environment.
Synonyms
administrator, administrator, supervisor
Examples of usage
- The moderator deleted the inappropriate comments on the forum.
- The forum users appreciated the moderator's quick response to reported issues.
discussion group
A person who leads a discussion or debate, ensuring that all participants have a chance to speak and that the conversation stays on topic.
Synonyms
chairperson, facilitator, mediator
Examples of usage
- The moderator facilitated a productive discussion among the group members.
- The debate would not have been as successful without a skilled moderator.
Translations
Translations of the word "moderator" in other languages:
🇵🇹 moderador
🇮🇳 मध्यस्थ
🇩🇪 Moderator
🇮🇩 moderator
🇺🇦 модератор
🇵🇱 moderator
🇯🇵 モデレーター
🇫🇷 modérateur
🇪🇸 moderador
🇹🇷 moderatör
🇰🇷 조정자
🇸🇦 مشرف
🇨🇿 moderátor
🇸🇰 moderátor
🇨🇳 调解员
🇸🇮 moderator
🇮🇸 stjórnandi
🇰🇿 модератор
🇬🇪 მოდერატორი
🇦🇿 moderator
🇲🇽 moderador
Word origin
The term 'moderator' originated in the late 16th century from the Latin word 'moderat-' meaning 'to regulate'. It initially referred to a person who presided over a meeting or discussion and ensured that it was conducted in an orderly manner. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass various roles in different contexts, particularly in online communities and discussion groups.