Synonyms for moderator


Grammar : Noun
Spell : mod-uh-rey-ter
Phonetic Transcription : ˈmɒd əˌreɪ tər


Définition of moderator

Origin :
  • late 14c., "ruler, governor," from Latin moderator "manager, ruler, director," literally "he who moderates," from moderatus (see moderate (adj.)). Meaning "one who acts as an umpire" is from 1560s. Fem. form moderatrix attested from 1530s.
  • noun mitigator
Example sentences :
  • The moderator had some difficulty in restoring order to the hilarious meeting.
  • Extract from : « Cy Whittaker's Place » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • “All in favor of that motion will say aye,” said the moderator.
  • Extract from : « Daughters of the Revolution and Their Times » by Charles Carleton Coffin
  • “It is from his excellency, the governor,” said the sheriff, bowing to the moderator.
  • Extract from : « Daughters of the Revolution and Their Times » by Charles Carleton Coffin
  • "The members o' this court will address the moderator," he said sternly.
  • Extract from : « St. Cuthbert's » by Robert E. Knowles
  • He has become almost insupportable since they have named him for Moderator.
  • Extract from : « Coniston, Complete » by Winston Churchill
  • From Mr. Samuel Price, whom they have spoken of for Moderator.
  • Extract from : « Coniston, Complete » by Winston Churchill
  • The Moderator reminded Dr. See that they waited for an answer from him.
  • Extract from : « History of Woman Suffrage, Volume III (of III) » by Various
  • Some leading mechanic, however, was always chosen to be the moderator.
  • Extract from : « Old Boston Taverns and Tavern Clubs » by Samuel Adams Drake
  • A leading candidate for moderator is Ehnamane, a Santee pastor.
  • Extract from : « Mary and I » by Stephen Return Riggs
  • As it is, he now preaches the faith which once he destroyed, and they make him moderator.
  • Extract from : « Mary and I » by Stephen Return Riggs

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