mediator
Meaning: A person who intervenes between two disputing parties in order to bring about an agreement or reconciliation, without having the authority to impose a binding decision.
A mediator facilitates dialogue rather than dictating outcomes, distinguishing the role from that of an arbitrator or judge. The term is used in legal contexts (family mediation, workplace disputes), international diplomacy (peace mediators), and everyday situations where someone helps resolve a disagreement. It collocates with 'neutral,' 'impartial,' and 'trusted.'
Examples
- The former prime minister was invited to serve as mediator in the protracted border dispute between the two nations. 这位前首相受邀在两国间旷日持久的边境争端中担任调解人。El ex primer ministro fue invitado a ejercer de mediador en la prolongada disputa fronteriza entre las dos naciones.その元首相は、二国間の長期化した国境紛争の調停人として招かれた。그 전 총리는 두 국가 간의 장기화된 국경 분쟁의 조정인으로 초청받았다.
- A professional mediator helped the divorcing couple reach an amicable settlement without going to court. 一位专业调解人帮助离婚夫妇在不诉诸法庭的情况下达成了友好和解。Un mediador profesional ayudó a la pareja en proceso de divorcio a alcanzar un acuerdo amistoso sin acudir a los tribunales.専門の調停人が、離婚する夫婦が裁判に持ち込むことなく友好的な和解に達するのを助けた。전문 조정인이 이혼하는 부부가 소송 없이 원만한 합의에 이르도록 도왔다.
- The HR department brought in an external mediator after repeated attempts to resolve the workplace conflict internally had failed. 在内部多次尝试解决职场冲突未果后,人力资源部引入了一位外部调解人。El departamento de recursos humanos recurrió a un mediador externo después de que los repetidos intentos de resolver el conflicto laboral internamente hubieran fracasado.職場の対立を内部で解決しようとする試みが繰り返し失敗した後、人事部は外部の調停人を招いた。직장 내 갈등을 내부적으로 해결하려는 시도가 반복적으로 실패한 후 인사부는 외부 조정인을 초빙했다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: legal, professional, journalism
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Late Latin mediator (one who mediates), from mediare (to be in the middle), from Latin medius (middle). Entered English in the 14th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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