moderate

³mod·er·ate

noun \ˈmä-d(ə-)rət\

Definition of MODERATE

: one who holds moderate views or who belongs to a group favoring a moderate course or program

Examples of MODERATE

1. Moderates from both political parties have agreed on an economic plan.
2. <to the community's detriment, moderates were often shouted down at town meetings by the local hotheads>

First Known Use of MODERATE

1794

Related to MODERATE

Synonyms: middle-of-the-roader, centrist

Antonyms: extremist, radical, revolutionary, revolutionist, ultraist

Related Words: progressive, reformer; accommodationist, compromiser

Near Antonyms: conservative, reactionary, rightist, right-winger; leftist, left-winger, liberal

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