Synonyms of mediator

mediator

noun

ˈmē-dē-ˌā-tər 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• negotiator
• conciliator
• intermediary
• peacemaker
• broker
• ambassador
• intercessor
• liaison
• middleman
• buffer
• attorney
• intermediate
• agent
• moderator
• negotiant
• honest broker
• go-between
• proxy
• referee
• envoy
• judge
• representative
• delegate
• interceder
• adviser
• umpire
• factor
• deputy
• interposer
• messenger
• arbitrator
• counselor
• bargainer
• troubleshooter
• arbiter
• reconciler
• emissary
• procurator
• legate
• pacifier
• meddler
• pacificator
• busybody
• appeaser
• interferer
• medium

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of mediator

Finally, the United States and the other mediators must work to ensure that both sides abide by their obligations under the October 2025 cease-fire and should be prepared to impose consequences for noncompliance. — Khaled Elgindy, Foreign Affairs, 8 Oct. 2026

Then, federal mediators would get involved, and binding arbitration could force a contract on a business and its workers. — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 7 Oct. 2026

The men’s relatives sought help from a respected mediator to seek compensation from the owner of the drug shipment. — Nathan Jaccard, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026

Friday’s impasse approval will bring in a third-party mediator to oversee negotiations between the two parties, who each blame the other for failing to bargain productively. — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026