noun
intercessor
Intercessor (noun) means someone who intercedes on another person's behalf.
noun
1
Someone who intercedes on another person's behalf.
2
Someone who works to bring opposing sides together, or who speaks up for another person.
"St Mary the Intercessor; St Mary as intercessor"
3
Someone who acts as a go-between for two other parties.
4
(religion) A saint thought to pray to God for a person who has sinned.
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Etymology
First recorded in the late 15th century, from Latin intercessor, from Latin intercēdō, formed from inter (“between”) and cēdō (“to go”; compare English cede) — literally “go-between”.
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What is the meaning of intercessor?
"intercessor" (noun) means someone who intercedes on another person's behalf.
What is another word for intercessor?
Other words for "intercessor" include intermediary, intermediator, mediator.
What are the different meanings of intercessor?
"intercessor" has 3 main meanings: 1. Someone who intercedes on another person's behalf; 2. Someone who works to bring opposing sides together, or who speaks up for another person; 3. Someone who acts as a go-between for two other parties.
