mediator

/'mi:dieitə/

Thân thiện

A mediator helps two people reach an agreement.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person who helps two or more opposing sides in a dispute to reach an agreement: A mediator acts as a neutral third party to facilitate communication and negotiation between conflicting parties, aiming to help them find a mutually acceptable solution.
   • An intermediary or go-between: A mediator serves as a link or channel for communication between parties who are unwilling or unable to talk directly.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • During the labor dispute, a professional mediator was hired to facilitate talks between the union and management.
  • She acted as a mediator in the conflict between her two friends, helping them understand each other's perspectives.
  • In international diplomacy, a neutral country often serves as a mediator to broker peace talks.

Advanced Usage

• "to act as a mediator": to perform the role of a neutral facilitator.
  • The retired judge agreed to act as a mediator in the complex legal settlement.
• "through the mediation of": with the help or intervention of a mediator.
  • The agreement was finally reached through the mediation of the United Nations.

Variants and Related Words

• Mediate (verb): to intervene between people in a dispute in order to bring about an agreement.
  • The counselor tried to mediate the argument.
• Mediation (noun): the process of mediating a dispute.
  • The contract stipulates that any disagreement will be resolved through mediation before going to court.
• Mediatory (adjective): relating to or involving mediation.
  • The ambassador took on a mediatory role in the crisis.

Synonyms

• Arbiter: A person who settles a dispute or has ultimate authority in a matter.
• Conciliator: A person who acts to reconcile differences between people.
• Intermediary: A person who acts as a link between people or groups.
• Go-between: A person who acts as an intermediary or messenger.

Related Phrases

• "serve as a mediator": to function in the capacity of a mediator.
  • The organization offered to serve as a mediator in the community conflict.
• "bring in a mediator": to involve or hire a mediator.
  • When negotiations stalled, they decided to bring in a mediator.

Related Idioms

• "A bridge-builder": (Metaphor) Someone who helps connect opposing sides, similar to a mediator.
  • He was known as a bridge-builder in the politically divided community.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a negotiator who acts as a link between parties

Từ đồng nghĩa

• go-between
• intermediator
• intermediary
• intercessor