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

Dern served as an arbitrator and mediator in entertainment and labor disputes starting in 1967. — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 21 July 2026

Before the latest strikes, Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni visited Pakistan, a key mediator in the conflict seeking to revive diplomacy. — Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026

Rather, a messy conflict oscillating between bouts of strikes and periods of relative calm beckons, while mediators look for new avenues to revive negotiations. — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

Iran's Foreign Ministry said regional mediators had drafted proposals seeking to prevent further escalations. — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 20 July 2026