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- [mee-dee-ey-shuh n]
- /ˌmi diˈeɪ ʃən/
- /ˈmiː.di.eɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mee-dee-ey-shuh n]
- /ˌmi diˈeɪ ʃən/
Definitions of mediation word
- noun mediation action in mediating between parties, as to effect an agreement or reconciliation. 1
- noun mediation International Law. an attempt to effect a peaceful settlement between disputing nations through the friendly good offices of another power. 1
- noun mediation Intervention in a dispute in order to resolve it; arbitration. 1
- noun mediation settlement of dispute 1
- noun mediation the act of mediating; intercession 0
- noun mediation an attempt to reconcile disputed matters arising between states, esp by the friendly intervention of a neutral power 0
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Origin of mediation
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Medieval Latin mediātiōn- (stem of mediātiō). See mediate, -ion
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Parts of speech for Mediation
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mediation popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for mediation
noun mediation
- arbitration — Arbitration is the judging of a dispute between people or groups by someone who is not involved.
- negotiation — mutual discussion and arrangement of the terms of a transaction or agreement: the negotiation of a treaty.
- conciliation — Conciliation is willingness to end a disagreement or the process of ending a disagreement.
- reconciliation — an act of reconciling, as when former enemies agree to an amicable truce.
- intervention — the act or fact of intervening.
Antonyms for mediation
noun mediation
- argument — An argument is a statement or set of statements that you use in order to try to convince people that your opinion about something is correct.
- contention — Someone's contention is the idea or opinion that they are expressing in an argument or discussion.
- disagreement — the act, state, or fact of disagreeing.
- fight — a battle or combat.
- provocation — the act of provoking.
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