Definition of INTERCESSOR

intercessor

Meanings

Plural: intercessors

Noun

  • a negotiator who acts as a link between parties
  • A person who intercedes; a mediator; one who reconciles enemies, or pleads for another.
  • A person who intercedes; a mediator; one who reconciles enemies, or pleads for another.
  • Especially: a heavenly saint who intercedes (with God) on behalf of a mere mortal.
  • A middleman, intermediary
  • A bishop who acts during a vacancy in a see.

Origin / Etymology

Late 15th century, from Latin intercessor, from Latin intercēdō, from inter (“between”) + cēdō (“I go”) (English cede), literally “go-between”.

Synonyms

go-between, intermediary, intermediator, mediator

Scrabble Score: 13

intercessor is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
intercessor is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
intercessor is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

intercessor is a valid Words With Friends word