mediator meaning

mediator means 'a person who helps others settle a dispute or reach an agreement'.

mediator :

a person who mediates, a negotiator

noun

▪ The mediator helped them agree on a solution.

▪ The negotiator helped them agree on a solution.

▪ A good mediator can resolve conflicts effectively.

▪ A good negotiator can resolve conflicts effectively.

paraphrasing

▪ negotiator – mediator

▪ arbitrator – person who settles disputes

▪ facilitator – person who helps make things easier

▪ intermediary – person acting as a link between parties

mediator

Pronunciation

mediator [ˈmiː.di.eɪ.tər]

The stress is on the first syllable 'me' and sounds like 'mee-dee-ay-ter'.

Common phrases and grammar about mediator

mediator - Common meaning

noun
a person who mediates, a negotiator

Part of Speech Changes for "mediator"

▪ mediation (noun) – the process of helping people reach an agreement

▪ mediative (adjective) – having the ability to mediate

Common Expressions with "mediator"

▪ act as a mediator – serve in the role of a mediator

▪ appoint a mediator – choose a mediator

▪ mediator between – mediator for two groups

▪ neutral mediator – unbiased mediator

Important examples of mediator in TOEIC

Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test

In TOEIC vocabulary questions, mediator is used to refer to a person who helps resolve disputes or facilitate negotiations.

▪The company hired a mediator to resolve the conflict between departments.
▪The company hired a person who helps resolve the conflict between departments.

Example of a confusing word: moderator (a person who presides over a discussion)

▪The company hired a moderator to resolve the conflict between departments.
▪The company hired a person to oversee the discussion between departments.
"Mediator" refers to someone who actively works to resolve disputes and facilitate agreement between parties, which is the correct role in the context of resolving a conflict. "Moderator," on the other hand, is someone who oversees or facilitates a discussion, often ensuring that it runs smoothly, but not necessarily resolving conflicts. The use of "moderator" in the sentence "The company hired a moderator to resolve the conflict" is not appropriate because it suggests a different role that does not primarily focus on conflict resolution. Therefore, "mediator" is the correct choice.

Grammar examples from the TOEIC test

In TOEIC grammar questions, mediator is used as a singular countable noun and often requires appropriate articles.

▪A mediator is needed to help the teams resolve the issue.
▪A person is needed to help the teams resolve the issue.

mediator

Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC

act as a mediator

serve in the role of mediator, used in formal contexts

▪She acted as a mediator during the negotiation.
▪She helped by acting as a mediator during the negotiation.

the mediator between two parties

means 'the person who facilitates agreement between two groups'.

▪The mediator between the two companies facilitated the agreement.
▪The person helped by being the mediator between the two companies.

Differences between similar words and mediator

mediator

,

negotiator

differences

mediator is used to help parties communicate and find a mutual agreement, while negotiator actively works to reach terms.

mediator
▪The mediator listened to both sides before offering a solution.
▪The mediator helped both sides agree on a solution.
negotiator
▪The negotiator proposed new terms to settle the deal.
▪The negotiator worked to finalize the deal.

mediator

,

arbitrator

differences

mediator helps parties agree, while arbitrator makes binding decisions.

mediator
▪The mediator helped the team discuss their issues.
▪The arbitrator made the final decision in favor of the employee.
arbitrator
▪The arbitrator ruled in favor of the employee.
▪The arbitrator made the final decision in favor of the employee.

Words with the same origin as mediator

The origin of mediator

mediator comes from the Latin word 'mediator', meaning 'one who is in the middle'.

Word structure

mediator is composed of the root 'medi' meaning 'middle' and the suffix '-ator' indicating an agent or person.

Words with the same origin

The root of mediator is 'medi' (middle). Words with the same root include 'mediate', 'median', 'medium', and 'mediocre'.

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