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moderator

mod·er·a·tor
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [mod-uh-rey-ter]
    • /ˈmɒd əˌreɪ tər/
    • /ˈmɒd.ər.eɪ.tər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mod-uh-rey-ter]
    • /ˈmɒd əˌreɪ tər/

Definitions of moderator word

  • noun moderator a person or thing that moderates. 1
  • noun moderator a person who presides over a panel discussion on radio or television. 1
  • noun moderator a member of an online message board or electronic mailing list with privileges and responsibilities to approve or reject messages and uphold the terms of service. 1
  • noun moderator a presiding officer, as at a public forum, a legislative body, or an ecclesiastical body in the Presbyterian Church. 1
  • noun moderator Physics. a substance, as graphite or heavy water, used to slow neutrons to speeds at which they are more efficient in causing fission. 1
  • noun moderator An arbitrator or mediator. 1

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Origin of moderator

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin moderātor, equivalent to moderā(rī) to control (see moderate) + -tor -tor

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Parts of speech for Moderator

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

moderator popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

moderator usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for moderator

noun moderator

  • referee — one to whom something is referred, especially for decision or settlement; arbitrator.
  • mediator — a person who mediates, especially between parties at variance.
  • peacemaker — a person, group, or nation that tries to make peace, especially by reconciling parties who disagree, quarrel, or fight.
  • alleviator — a person or thing that alleviates.
  • stabilizer — a person or thing that stabilizes.

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