mediator
/'mi:dieitə/
Definition
- 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.
Noun
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a negotiator who acts as a link between parties
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