mediator — A person who intervenes between parties in a dispute to help them reach an agreement or resolution.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A person who intervenes between parties in a dispute to help them reach an agreement or resolution.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmidiˌeɪtər/
Example Sentences
- My mom became the family mediator when my siblings fought over who ate the last piece of pizza.
- The UN often serves as a mediator in international disputes.
- The teacher acted as a mediator between the two students who couldn't agree on their science project topic.
mediator
NOUN[/ˈmidiˌeɪtər/]
A person who intervenes between parties in a dispute to help them reach an agreement or resolution.
A person who intervenes between parties in a dispute to help them reach an agreement or resolution.
The mediator in the elevator becomes the ultimate negotiator!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'mediatus', meaning 'to be in the middle' or 'to intervene'. In ancient Rome, when disputes arose, a neutral third party would step in to listen to both sides and help find solutions.
Breakdown
medi- (middle) + -ator (one who does/agent suffix)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My mom became the family mediator when my siblings fought over who ate the last piece of pizza.”
“The UN often serves as a mediator in international disputes.”
“The teacher acted as a mediator between the two students who couldn't agree on their science project topic.”
“Even my cat tries to be a mediator by sitting between me and my laptop when I work too long.”
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