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 terror group presented the Gaza cease-fire proposal to U.S., Qatar and Egypt mediators on Friday, Reuters reported. Lawrence Richard, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2024 For weeks, mediators have described the deal as one that would happen in multiple phases, and the first stage would see the fighting pause for about six weeks and the release of around 40 Israeli hostages and a large number of Palestinians. Jeremy Diamond, CNN, 15 Mar. 2024 The settlement was reached through a mediator after U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers rejected Apple’s request to dismiss the case and set a Sept. 9 trial date. Michael Liedtke, Fortune, 15 Mar. 2024 The United States and other international mediators had pushed for a Gaza cease-fire to coincide with the start of Ramadan, but there has been no breakthrough. Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 10 Mar. 2024 More Super Tuesday coverage from USA TODAY: Israel, Hamas remain firm in cease-fire negotiations ahead of Ramadan A Hamas delegation in Egypt will meet with mediators Wednesday as negotiations for a truce and release of hostages continue. USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2024 Cher's lawyer, Gabrielle Vidal, said the singer will pay for a mediator but Allman — who the judge noted has received his distributions from the trust and has funds in his own name — doesn't want to pay for the extra attorney fees. Daniela Avila, Peoplemag, 6 Mar. 2024 Why do mediators hope to reach a deal before Ramadan? Daniel Wu, Washington Post, 4 Mar. 2024 International mediators have been working for weeks to broker a pact to pause the fighting before the Muslim holy month of Ramadan begins around March 10. Carlos Lozano, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2024

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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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“Mediator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mediator. Accessed 29 Mar. 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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