English noun: moderator | |||
1. | moderator (substance) any substance used to slow down neutrons in nuclear reactors | ||
Broader (hypernym) | inhibitor | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | deuterium oxide, heavy water | ||
Part meronym | nuclear reactor, reactor | ||
2. | moderator (person) in the Presbyterian church, the officer who presides over a synod or general assembly | ||
Broader (hypernym) | presiding officer | ||
3. | moderator (person) someone who presides over a forum or debate | ||
Broader (hypernym) | presiding officer | ||
4. | moderator (person) someone who mediates disputes and attempts to avoid violence | ||
Broader (hypernym) | go-between, intercessor, intermediary, intermediator, mediator | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | modifier | ||