mediator

noun

me·​di·​a·​tor ˈmē-dē-ˌā-tər How to pronounce mediator (audio)
1
: one that mediates
especially : one that mediates between parties at variance
2
: a mediating agent in a physical, chemical, or biological process

Examples of mediator in a Sentence

if you two cannot resolve this argument on your own, we'll have to bring in a mediator
Recent Examples on the Web The primary goal of treating ISM limited to the skin is to control symptoms caused by mast-cell mediators. Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 15 July 2024 The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program offered an economic way for state economies to implement costly electric vehicle, with ADOT acting a mediator for those funds that would be divvied between private contractors who would operate the stations. Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 10 July 2024 On Tuesday evening, Burns met with Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Abdul Rahman al-Thani, who is one of the key mediators between Hamas and Israel, a source with knowledge of the meeting said. Barak Ravid, Axios, 10 July 2024 This means, in the first phase, mediators would guarantee a temporary truce, the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza and the withdrawal of Israeli troops. Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN, 8 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for mediator 

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of mediator was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Mediator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mediator. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

mediator

noun
me·​di·​a·​tor ˈmēd-ē-ˌāt-ər How to pronounce mediator (audio)
: one that mediates
mediatory
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adjective

Medical Definition

mediator

noun
me·​di·​a·​tor ˈmēd-ē-ˌāt-ər How to pronounce mediator (audio)
: one that mediates
especially : a mediating agent (as an enzyme or hormone) in a chemical or biological process
substance P, a neuropeptide mediator of analgesic stimuli in peripheral sensory nerves D. R. Robinson

Legal Definition

mediator

noun
me·​di·​a·​tor ˈmē-dē-ˌā-tər How to pronounce mediator (audio)
: one that works to effect reconciliation, settlement, or compromise between parties at variance compare arbitrator

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