mediator
noun
me·di·a·tor
ˈmē-dē-ˌā-tər 
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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Upon learning of King’s death, CRS mediators addressed the crowd that gathered encouraged them to go home and refrain from protesting or committing acts of violence, a DOJ report said.
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Josh Meyer, USA Today, 10 Jan. 2026
The increasing perils faced by mediators, coupled with the complexity of contemporary conflicts, demand that states and multilateral institutions must pool their experience, capacity and resources more effectively.
—Galip Dalay, Time, 6 Jan. 2026
Despite his mediator role, Rodríguez is also known for his explosive temperament, lashing out in Congress and publicly threatening and insulting members of the opposition.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 4 Jan. 2026
Israeli officials have been taking a lot of time to vet and approve members of the Palestinian technocratic committee from a list given to them by the mediators, and Israel continues its military strikes.
—Arkansas Online, 30 Dec. 2025
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“Mediator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mediator. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
Kids Definition
mediator
noun
me·di·a·tor
ˈmēd-ē-ˌāt-ər
: one that mediates
mediatory
adjective
-ē-ə-ˌtōr-ē,
-ˌtȯr-
Medical Definition
mediator
noun
me·di·a·tor
ˈmēd-ē-ˌāt-ər
Legal Definition
mediator
noun
me·di·a·tor
ˈmē-dē-ˌā-tər
: one that works to effect reconciliation, settlement, or compromise between parties at variance compare arbitrator
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