moderator | ||
1. | [ noun ] someone who presides over a forum or debate | |
Related terms: | presiding_officer moderate | |
2. | [ noun ] (physics,nuclear physics) any substance used to slow down neutrons in nuclear reactors | |
Related terms: | inhibitor heavy_water nuclear_reactor | |
3. | [ noun ] in the Presbyterian church, the officer who presides over a synod or general assembly | |
Related terms: | presiding_officer | |
4. | [ noun ] someone who mediates disputes and attempts to avoid violence | |
Related terms: | mediator modifier chasten | |
Similar spelling: |
moderato moderate moderated moderatism moderation moderating moderately moderateness mother_wit |