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moderator
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moderator
(noun)
moderator
/
ˈ
mɑːdəˌreɪtɚ/
noun
plural
moderators
moderator
/
ˈ
mɑːdəˌreɪtɚ/
noun
plural
moderators
Britannica Dictionary definition of MODERATOR
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:
someone who leads a discussion in a group and tells each person when to speak
:
someone who moderates a meeting or discussion
The
moderator
allowed audience members to ask the governor questions.
She acts as the
moderator
in our office meetings.
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