mediator

[mee-dee-ey-ter] / ˈmi diˌeɪ tər /

NOUN

person who negotiates agreement

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advocate arbiter arbitrator broker go-between intermediary judge negotiator peacemaker referee troubleshooter

STRONG

conciliator fixer intermediator medium moderator ref umpire

WEAK

interagent interceder middle person rent-a-judge

Antonyms

WEAK

arguer fighter

Example Sentences

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Pakistan's value as a mediator rests on an unusually broad diplomatic network.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan, which has played a key mediator role, said the ceasefire would start immediately.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

"There are different statements coming out of Iran, from Washington and from the Pakistani mediator," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Its ambassador to Pakistan also reportedly said efforts by the mediator country were reaching a “critical sensitive stage.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

For my mom and me, he became a mediator.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana

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