MEDIATOR: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for MEDIATOR?

Need another word that means the same as “mediator”? Find 19 synonyms and 30 related words for “mediator” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Mediator” are: go-between, intercessor, intermediary, intermediator, arbitrator, arbiter, negotiator, conciliator, middleman, moderator, intervenor, reconciler, broker, liaison officer, peacemaker, umpire, referee, adjudicator, judge

Mediator as a Noun

Definitions of "Mediator" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “mediator” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A person who attempts to make people involved in a conflict come to an agreement; a go-between.
• A negotiator who acts as a link between parties.

Synonyms of "Mediator" as a noun (19 Words)

adjudicator	A person who studies and settles conflicts and disputes. The proposal to close the school will have to go before an adjudicator.
arbiter	A person whose views or actions have influence in a particular sphere. An arbiter of taste.
arbitrator	An independent person or body officially appointed to settle a dispute. The facts of the case are put to an independent arbitrator.
broker	A businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission. The centralized lenders operate through brokers.
conciliator	A person who acts as a mediator between two disputing people or groups. He was seen as a conciliator who would heal divisions in the party.
go-between	A negotiator who acts as a link between parties.
intercessor	A negotiator who acts as a link between parties. They rejected the notion that an intercessor was needed to appeal to God.
intermediary	A person who acts as a link between people in order to try and bring about an agreement; a mediator. Negotiations took place through an intermediary.
intermediator	A negotiator who acts as a link between parties.
intervenor	(law) a party who interposes in a pending proceeding.
judge	A public officer appointed to decide cases in a law court. She was a good judge of character.
liaison officer	A channel for communication between groups.
middleman	A person who arranges business or political deals between other people. We maintain value for money by cutting out the middleman and selling direct.
moderator	An arbitrator or mediator. The debates will each feature one moderator and a panel of three questioners.
negotiator	A person who conducts negotiations. US trade negotiators.
peacemaker	Someone who tries to bring peace.
reconciler	Someone who tries to bring peace.
referee	An official who watches a game or match closely to ensure that the rules are adhered to and (in some sports) to arbitrate on matters arising from the play. Most journals send the referees reports to the author.
umpire	An official at a baseball game. An umpire was appointed to settle the tax case.

Usage Examples of "Mediator" as a noun

• The government appointed a mediator to assist in finding a resolution to the dispute.

Associations of "Mediator" (30 Words)

adjudicator	A person who studies and settles conflicts and disputes. The proposal to close the school will have to go before an adjudicator.
arbitrate	Act between parties with a view to reconciling differences. The board has the power to arbitrate in disputes.
arbitration	The act of deciding as an arbiter; giving authoritative judgment. They submitted their disagreement to arbitration.
arbitrator	Someone chosen to judge and decide a disputed issue. The arbitrator s authority derived from the consent of the disputants.
between	In between. Layers of paper with tar in between.
broker	Act as a broker. Fighting continued despite attempts to broker a ceasefire.
communication	The successful conveying or sharing of ideas and feelings. Satellite communications.
conciliator	A person who acts as a mediator between two disputing people or groups. He was seen as a conciliator who would heal divisions in the party.
disrupt	Make a break in. Flooding disrupted rail services.
intercession	The action of intervening on behalf of another. Prayers of intercession.
intercessor	A person who intervenes on behalf of another, especially by prayer. They rejected the notion that an intercessor was needed to appeal to God.
interfere	Of light or other electromagnetic waveforms interact to produce interference. You promised not to interfere.
interfering	(of a person) tending to interfere in other people’s affairs. An interfering old woman.
interject	To insert between other elements. She interjected the odd question here and there.
intermediary	A person who acts as a link between people in order to try and bring about an agreement; a mediator. Negotiations took place through an intermediary.
interposition	The action of interposing someone or something. He owed the preservation of his throne to the miraculous interposition of a stranger who suddenly appeared in his realm.
interrupt	A signal that temporarily stops the execution of a program so that another procedure can be carried out. Please don t interrupt me while I m on the phone.
intervene	Extend or occur between events. Ludlow took an active part in the events that intervened between the death of Cromwell and the Restoration.
intervention	The act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc. The purpose of intervention is to prevent unnecessary duplication of lawsuits.
intrude	Thrust oneself in as if by force. To intrude political criteria into military decisions risks reducing efficiency.
matchmaker	Someone who arranges (or tries to arrange) marriages for others. An enthusiastic matchmaker who continually tried to pair off the difficult bachelor with unattached ladies.
meddle	Interfere in something that is not one’s concern. Don t meddle in my affairs.
meddlesome	Fond of meddling; interfering. Heaven rid him of meddlesome politicians.
mediate	Occupy an intermediate or middle position or form a connecting link or stage between two others. The disease spread by mediate as well as direct contact.
middle	The middle area of the human torso usually in front. The woman was in her middle forties.
negotiator	A person who conducts negotiations. US trade negotiators.
nosy	Pry into something. Nosy neighbours.
pacifier	Anything that serves to pacify.
tamper	A machine or tool for tamping down earth or ballast. Someone tampered with the documents on my desk.
umpire	Be a referee or umpire in a sports competition. He umpired the World Cup final.