noun
Uncommon
moderator
MO-duh-ray-tuh
Moderator (noun) means a person who oversees a debate, meeting, or discussion to keep it fair and orderly. Example: “The moderator cut off the candidate when he went over time.”
noun
1
A person who oversees a debate, meeting, or discussion to keep it fair and orderly.
"The moderator cut off the candidate when he went over time."
2
A person who enforces the rules of an online forum or community, such as by deleting posts or banning users.
"A moderator removed the offensive comment within minutes."
How to use moderator
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who keeps a discussion, debate, or online community fair and under control.
Common pairings
debate moderator
forum moderator
panel moderator
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Etymology
A learned borrowing from Latin moderator, first recorded in Middle English as moderatour, built from "moderate" plus the agent suffix "-or."
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What does “moderator” mean?
The word “moderator” means a person who oversees a debate, meeting, or discussion to keep it fair and orderly. In plain terms, someone who keeps a discussion, debate, or online community fair and under control.
How do you pronounce “moderator”?
“Moderator” is pronounced MO-duh-ray-tuh (/ˈmɒdəˌɹeɪtə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “moderator” in a sentence?
Here is “moderator” used in a sentence: “The moderator cut off the candidate when he went over time.”
What part of speech is “moderator”?
“Moderator” is a noun.
Where does the word “moderator” come from?
The word “moderator” comes from Latin. A learned borrowing from Latin moderator, first recorded in Middle English as moderatour, built from "moderate" plus the agent suffix "-or.".
Is “moderator” a common word?
“Moderator” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “moderator” have?
“Moderator” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who oversees a debate, meeting, or discussion to keep it fair and orderly.
