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 | ||