Word
mediator
Phoneticsme·di·a·tor, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈmidiˌeɪtɝ/
UK/mˈiːdɪˌeɪtɐ/
Definitions
01a negotiator
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Law Formal
n. someone who talks to two people or groups who are arguing to help them find a solution.
n. a person who acts as a neutral intermediary between parties in a dispute to facilitate a settlement or agreement.
“The company hired a mediator to help the manager and the staff resolve their argument.”
“The government appointed a professional mediator to oversee the discussions between the union and the airline, hoping to prevent a nationwide strike.”
Synonyms
02chemical messenger
C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Science Technical
n. a substance in the body that carries information to a cell.
n. a chemical substance, such as a hormone or neurotransmitter, that transmits information to a targeted cell.
“Scientists are studying how this chemical mediator tells the brain to feel pain.”
“The research focused on the role of inflammatory mediators in the body's immune response to chronic infection.”
Usage
Often used in the phrase 'chemical mediator' or 'inflammatory mediator'.
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“Although an April ceasefire brokered alongside initial mediator Pakistan temporarily halted major combat, peace framework talks collapsed in June.” “Hamas in a statement later called on mediators and the US-created Board of Peace overseeing the ceasefire to “compel” Israel to approve the road map for next steps.” “Meanwhile, mediators from Qatar and Pakistan continued to exchange messages with Iran.” Etymology
From Middle English mediatour, mediatoure, mediatur, medyatour, from Middle French mediateur, mediatur or its etymon Latin mediātor (“one who mediates”), from mediātum, supine of mediō (“be in the middle”), from medius (“middle”). By surface analysis, mediate + -or.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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