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
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The talks will be brokered by Qatari and Egyptian mediators. David Brennan, ABC News, 6 Jan. 2025 The Associated Press | Abdel Kareem Hana Dozens of Israeli strikes hit Gaza over the weekend as Israeli and Hamas officials continued indirect ceasefire talks through mediators in Qatar. Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 6 Jan. 2025 This reframe subverts our reliance on historical data alone and introduces cultural insight as a mediator to see different permutations of what could be. Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024 Each individual amount was determined through interviews with third-party mediators in recent months. Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 18 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for mediator 

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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Cite this Entry

“Mediator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mediator. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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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