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

Kim also signed a mutual defense pact with Russia and revived ties with China, all but ruling out any role for South Korea as mediator. — Anthony Kuhn, NPR, 21 Aug. 2026

France’s post-Soviet role in the South Caucasus began as a formal, balanced mediator – its unique seat as the only European member of the OSCE Minsk Group gave it institutional standing on the Karabakh conflict for three decades. — Kamran Bokhari, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Reuters reported that Rezaei said Washington would have to end the war and unfreeze Iranian funds overseas, with other conditions relayed through mediators. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026

The faith is based in the worship of orishas, which can be described as saints or mediators of humanity’s relationship with the sacred, with similar roles to saints in the Catholic religion. — Delia Sauer, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2026