intercessor — English Dictionary

Noun

1. One who intercedes, particularly A mediator, one who reconciles enemies or pleads for another.

2. One who intercedes, particularly An intermediary, a middleman.

   Synonyms

   intermediarymiddlemango-betweensolicitor

   Examples

   Kings were revered, in many cases not merely as priests, that is, as intercessors between man and god, but as themselves gods...

3. One who intercedes, particularly A saint believed to plead for a sinner to God.

   Examples

   St Mary the Intercessor

4. One who intercedes, particularly A bishop who acts during a vacancy in a see.

Noun

1. a negotiator who acts as a link between parties

   Synonyms

   mediatorgo-betweenintermediatorintermediary

   Broader terms

   negotiatornegotianttreater