mediator

noun

ˈmē-dē-ˌā-tər How to pronounce mediator (audio)
Definition of mediatornext
as in negotiator
one who works with opposing sides in order to bring about an agreement if you two cannot resolve this argument on your own, we'll have to bring in a mediator

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Recent Examples of mediator In Tehran, anti-US nationalist fervor is strengthening hardliners and undermining mediators’ efforts to reach a deal. — Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 14 July 2026 Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told a news conference Monday that Iran was in touch with mediators, including Oman, Qatar and Pakistan, saying their role was to de-escalate the situation. — Npr Staff, NPR, 14 July 2026 Pakistan is a key mediator in negotiations between the US and Iran. — CNN Money, 12 July 2026 His assertive foreign policy made Qatar a key mediator from Darfur to Gaza, while backing Islamists and hosting Taliban talks deepened rifts with neighbors and Western partners. — Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for mediator
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mediator
  1. negotiator
  2. conciliator
  3. intermediary
  4. peacemaker
  5. broker
  6. ambassador
  7. intercessor
  8. liaison
Noun
  • Meanwhile, Vice President JD Vance — the administration’s lead negotiator with Iran — has suggested that military force alone won’t be enough to fully dismantle Iran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz.
    — Jomana Karadsheh, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
  • An Iranian negotiator said Tehran was suspending its commitments to the interim deal signed about a month ago and aimed at permanently ending the fighting.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 July 2026
Definition of negotiator
Noun
  • Newsom, who is a potential 2028 Democratic presidential candidate, has been taking heavy criticism from within his own party over his efforts — in part through his new podcast — to cast himself in the role of conciliator.
    — Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 13 June 2025
Definition of conciliator
Noun
  • Each of them is a working ambassador for the brand, and each was brought into the partnership by Agarwal personally rather than through agency intermediaries.
    — Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 22 July 2026
  • But the league has gone beyond explaining its side to the intermediaries known as the media.
    — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
Definition of intermediary
Noun
  • Wells' parents have described him as a peacemaker who shied away from confrontation, and his football coach at Southwest Mississippi Community College said the wide receiver was sociable and the type of person who never met a stranger.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
  • Witnesses said the Knicks guard attempted to act as a peacemaker, putting himself between the clashing parties in an effort to de-escalate the fight.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of peacemaker
Noun
  • Utilities are emerging as a key broker – designing agreements that power data centers while protecting ratepayers.
    — Melody Birmingham, Fortune, 23 July 2026
  • Outright price discounts are much less common than incentives, according to Nikita Idiri, a broker at Coldwell Banker Warburg in New York.
    — Mike Winters, CNBC, 23 July 2026
Definition of broker
Noun
  • Joanne Goh, founder and president of MIFFest, delivered the welcome address alongside this year’s festival ambassadors, Bront Palarae, Daiyan Trisha and Jack Tan.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 July 2026
  • The billionaire owner of Fertitta Entertainment was sworn in as ambassador to Italy in 2025.
    — Colleen Barry, Fortune, 18 July 2026
Definition of ambassador
Noun
  • As a minister and intercessor, Martin was known for leading prayer, teaching Bible study, and guiding followers in cultivating a dedicated prayer life.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Definition of intercessor
Noun
  • Former elections liaison Dallas Woodhouse resigned earlier this month following reporting on those communications.
    — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
  • Anderson talked about the importance of fostering a good relationship with your FLO, or finds liaison officer, who decides whether or not something is recordable.
    — Sam Knight, New Yorker, 17 July 2026
Definition of liaison

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