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US/ˌmiː.diˈeɪ.ʃən/
UK/ˌmiː.diˈeɪ.ʃən/
a process in which a neutral person helps two sides who disagree to reach an agreement
In context
After weeks of mediation, the two companies settled their dispute.
Neighboring countries offered mediation to end the border conflict.
Many couples try mediation before going to court over a divorce.
Words that go with mediation
noun + noun
- mediation effortsMediation efforts by the UN have so far failed.
- mediation processEverything said during the mediation process is confidential.
- family mediationFamily mediation can help parents agree on childcare.
- mediation talksMediation talks will resume next week in Geneva.
adjective + noun
- international mediationThe ceasefire was reached through international mediation.
verb + noun
- offer mediationThe church tried to offer mediation, but both sides refused.