Mediator
ˈmiːdiˌeɪtər
Definitions
A person who tries to bring about an agreement between people or groups who disagree with each other.
ˈmiːdiˌeɪtər
A person who attempts to make people involved in a conflict or dispute come to an agreement.
The mediator helped the warring nations to sign a peace treaty.
💡 Simply: Imagine you and your friend are fighting over a toy. A mediator is like a grown-up who helps you both talk it out and decide who gets to play with it.
👶 For kids: Someone who helps people who are arguing to be friends again.
More Examples
She is a skilled mediator, often resolving conflicts in the workplace.
The family hired a mediator to resolve the inheritance dispute.
How It's Used
"The mediator helped the two parties reach a settlement."
"A mediator was brought in to resolve the strike."
From Latin *mediātor* ('one who mediates'), from *mediāre* ('to be in the middle, mediate').
The term gained prominence in the 19th century with the rise of labor disputes and international conflicts.
Memory tip
Think of someone standing *in the middle* of a disagreement to help find a solution.
Word Origin
"middle"