Definitions

1. noun

A person or thing that acts as an intermediary between two or more parties in a dispute, negotiation, or other process.

“The government appointed a mediator to help resolve the labor dispute.”

2. noun

An agent or agency that buys or sells securities, commodities, or currencies on behalf of a client.

“The brokerage firm acted as a mediator in the stock market, buying and selling shares on behalf of its clients.”

3. verb

To act as an intermediary or agent in a process or transaction.

“The company will mediate the contract negotiations between the two parties.”