mediation
|me/di/a/tion|
B2
/ˌmiːdiˈeɪʃən/
intervention in disputes
Etymology
Etymology Information
'mediation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'mediatio,' where 'mediare' meant 'to be in the middle.'
Historical Evolution
'mediatio' transformed into the Old French word 'mediation,' and eventually became the modern English word 'mediation' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to be in the middle,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'intervening in a dispute to resolve it.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of intervening in a dispute to resolve it.
The mediation between the two companies was successful.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40