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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If it all still seems too hard, a mediator can help.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

Pakistan has acted as a mediator throughout the war, and hosted a previous round of negotiations between the US and Iran.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026

Swiss public broadcaster RTS said technical delegations from the United States and Iran, plus Pakistan and fellow mediator Qatar, were present for the discussions.

From Barron's • Jun. 20, 2026

Talks mediator Pakistan announced on June 14 that a deal had been reached to end the Middle East war.

From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026

Stith, an up-and-coming member of Durham’s black elite and a personal friend of Greenberg’s, saw himself as the best-qualified mediator.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson

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