Definition

A person who acts as a mediator or goes between two parties to help resolve a conflict or to plead on behalf of someone else.

Example

The intercessor spoke on behalf of the community during the negotiations.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about being an intercessor for someone in need?

I haven't, but it sounds like a really meaningful role.

Yeah, I think it would be nice to help others that way.

Definitely! Everyone could use an intercessor at some point in their lives.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Intercessor → It is formed from "inter-" (meaning between) and "cedere" (meaning to go or yield). An intercessor is someone who goes between two parties, often to mediate or plead on behalf of another.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'goes between' ('inter-') two parties to 'plead' or 'yield' ('cedere') on behalf of someone else.

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