Synonyms

intercessor

American

[in-ter-ses-er, in-ter-ses-er] / ˌɪn tərˈsɛs ər, ˈɪn tərˌsɛs ər /

noun

a person who intercedes.

Other Word Forms

subintercessor noun

Etymology

Origin of intercessor

1475–85; < Latin, equivalent to interced- ( intercession ) + -tor -tor, with dt > ss

Vocabulary lists containing intercessor

"Paradise Lost" by John Milton, Book III

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Example Sentences

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“The Polish pope has been a moral yardstick, a teacher of the faith and an intercessor in heaven” for millions of Poles,” Gadecki said.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 9, 2023

Occasionally an insistent, "Ah-shondadal-i!" from an intercessor speaking in tongues rode toward us on a breeze.

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2022

In the Catholic religious tradition, Mary the mother of Jesus acts as an intercessor - a mediator between God and humanity.

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2017

I want to be the greatest intercessor in the history of the U.S.

From Washington Post • Nov. 1, 2013

He felt that he should rise and pray over Elisha—when a man cried out, it was right that another man should be his intercessor.

From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin

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