mediator
n. countablen. a person who helps two people or groups reach an agreement when they are having a serious argument. This person stays neutral and does not take sides.
n. a neutral third party who facilitates communication between disputing sides to assist them in reaching a voluntary settlement. Often used in legal, diplomatic, or industrial contexts to avoid formal litigation.
The mediator helped the couple agree on a fair divorce settlement.
The union and the management finally agreed to bring in an outside mediator to resolve the contract dispute.
Acting as a mediator requires an exceptional ability to remain impartial while navigating the intense emotional landscape of two parties who have reached a complete diplomatic impasse.
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.
Often paired with the prepositions 'between' or 'for'.