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mediator

/ˈmiːdiˌeɪtər/intermediate Level

English Meaning & Definitions

1.noun

A person who attempts to make people involved in a conflict come to an agreement; an independent third party that helps resolve differences.

Example Sentences:
  • The union and management agreed to bring in an independent mediator to resolve the contract dispute.
  • Acting as a mediator between the two arguing friends is a difficult and delicate task.
2.noun

An agency, substance, or structure that brings about a result or communicates between different parties or systems.

Example Sentences:
  • Histamine acts as a chemical mediator in allergic reactions.
  • Proteins often serve as molecular mediators in cellular signaling pathways.
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Cultural Origin & Etymology

Derived from Late Latin mediator ('one who settles a dispute', 'intermediary'), from the classical Latin verb mediatus, past participle of mediare ('to be in the middle', 'divide in the middle'), from medius ('middle').

Memory Aid & Mnemonic

A mediator stands in the **MIDDLE** to **MEDI**ate disputes between two parties.

Frequently Asked Questions About “mediator

1. What is the meaning of “mediator” in English?

In English, mediator (noun) is defined as: “A person who attempts to make people involved in a conflict come to an agreement; an independent third party that helps resolve differences.”.

2. How do you use “mediator” in a sentence?

The union and management agreed to bring in an independent mediator to resolve the contract dispute.

3. What are English synonyms of “mediator”?

4. What is the etymology and word origin of “mediator”?

Derived from Late Latin mediator ('one who settles a dispute', 'intermediary'), from the classical Latin verb mediatus, past participle of mediare ('to be in the middle', 'divide in the middle'), from medius ('middle').