mediatrix

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noun (1)

Synonyms of mediatrixnext
: a woman who is a mediator

mediatrice

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noun (2)

me·​di·​a·​trice
plural -s

Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

Middle English, from Middle French, from Late Latin mediatric-, mediatrix, feminine of mediator

First Known Use

Noun (1)

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mediatrix was in the 15th century

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“Mediatrix.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mediatrix. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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