Mediator (noun)

  1. A person who tries to bring about a settlement between conflicting parties.
  2. A neutral third party who helps settle a dispute by intervening and negotiating a compromise between the conflicting parties.
  3. An intermediary who helps to bring about a resolution to a conflict.
  4. A person who acts as a go-between in order to facilitate communication or negotiation between two parties.

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin mediat- 'mediated', from the verb mediare. the sense 'intermediary' dates from the early 17th century.

Examples:

  1. The mediator helped to bring the two sides together and facilitate a resolution to the conflict.
  2. The mediator listened to both parties and then suggested a compromise that both could agree on.
  3. The mediator had extensive experience in resolving similar disputes and was able to bring about a peaceful settlement.
  4. The mediator's role was to act as an impartial third party and help the two sides find common ground.
  5. The mediator worked tirelessly to bring about a resolution, using his diplomatic skills and knowledge of the conflict to find a mutually acceptable solution.
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