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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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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, a key mediator in the conflict, said on X that “violations” of the cease-fire had been reported and urged “restraint and respect” so that diplomacy can continue.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 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

As the 00:00 GMT deadline approached, mediator Pakistan called for a two-week extension to allow further diplomacy.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Eleven states voted in favor, from Greece to Panama, while mediator Pakistan and leftist-led Colombia abstained.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Methuselah also attended to act as mediator and counselor, approving some ideas while discouraging others, calming the hothead and encouraging the timid.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques