intercessor
/ˌɪntərˈsɛsər/
noun
- A person who speaks or pleads on behalf of someone else, especially in prayer or before a higher authority.
- The lawyer acted as an intercessor, presenting the client's case to the judge.
- In many religions, a saint is seen as an intercessor between humans and God.
- She became an intercessor for the refugees, bringing their needs to the attention of the United Nations.
- A person who intervenes between two parties to help settle a disagreement or bring about peace.
- The United Nations sent an intercessor to negotiate a ceasefire between the warring factions.
- A skilled intercessor can help both sides find common ground.
- The community leader served as an intercessor in the land dispute.
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