noun
Uncommon
mediator
MEE-dee-ayt
Mediator (noun) means a neutral person who helps two disagreeing sides reach an agreement. Example: “The union brought in a mediator to help negotiate the new contract.”
noun
1
A neutral person who helps two disagreeing sides reach an agreement.
"The union brought in a mediator to help negotiate the new contract."
"She worked as a mediator specializing in workplace disputes."
2
In biology, a chemical that carries a signal to a target cell.
"Histamine is a chemical mediator released during an allergic reaction."
How to use mediator
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe neutral person (or, in science, the chemical signal) that stands between two sides and makes communication or resolution possible.
Common pairings
act as a mediator
neutral mediator
chemical mediator
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Word forms
- Plural
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Etymology
From Latin mediātor, "one who mediates," from mediāre ("to be in the middle").
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What does “mediator” mean?
The word “mediator” means a neutral person who helps two disagreeing sides reach an agreement. In plain terms, the neutral person (or, in science, the chemical signal) that stands between two sides and makes communication or resolution possible.
How do you pronounce “mediator”?
“Mediator” is pronounced MEE-dee-ayt (/ˈmidieɪtɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “mediator” in a sentence?
Here is “mediator” used in a sentence: “The union brought in a mediator to help negotiate the new contract.”
What is another word for “mediator”?
Words with a similar meaning to “mediator” include negotiator.
What part of speech is “mediator”?
“Mediator” is a noun.
Where does the word “mediator” come from?
The word “mediator” comes from Latin. From Latin mediātor, "one who mediates," from mediāre ("to be in the middle").
Is “mediator” a common word?
“Mediator” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “mediator” have?
“Mediator” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a neutral person who helps two disagreeing sides reach an agreement.
