mediate etymology

Etymology

The word "mediate" derives from the Latin verb "mediare," meaning "to act as a middleman." It is ultimately derived from the Proto-Indo-European root "*medhyo-," meaning "middle."

Meaning

To mediate means:

• To act as an intermediary between two or more parties, particularly to resolve a dispute or conflict.
• To convey information or ideas between parties.
• To be in an intermediate position or state.

Origin

The concept of mediation dates back to ancient times, where mediators were often respected individuals who facilitated negotiations and helped settle disputes. In the Western legal tradition, mediation evolved into a formal process for resolving disputes outside of court.

Cognates

Words derived from the same Proto-Indo-European root "medhyo-" include:

• Median
• Medium
• Mediterranean
• Medical
• Middle

mediate relate terms

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• mediator

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• intercede

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• arbitrate

  Etymology The word arbitrate comes from the Latin verb arbitrari which means to jud

• middle

  Etymology The word middle comes from the Old English word middel which in turn is d

• stickler

  Etymology Middle English stikele stykele from Old English sticel stycel meaning

• negotiate

  Etymology Latin negotiari to trade do business Late Latin negotiatus business

• exile

  Etymology Latin exsilium exile banishment Proto Indo European eks s il out

• strategy

  Etymology The word strategy comes from the Greek word strategia which means the a

• quandary

  Etymology The word quandary comes from the Old French word quandenier which means

• deed

  Etymology The word deed comes from the Middle English word dede which in turn der