mediator

Definitions

A person who attempts to make people involved in a conflict come to an agreement.

A substance or structure that transmits or acts as an intermediary for a process or effect.

Examples

The United Nations acted as a mediator to help resolve the long-standing border dispute between the two countries.

A neutral mediator was brought in to facilitate negotiations between the labor union and the management team.

She has a natural talent for being a mediator, often stepping in to settle arguments among her friends.

Synonyms

arbitrator intercessor peacemaker negotiator conciliator go-between middleman

Antonyms

agitator instigator provoker adversary opponent antagonist combatant