intercessor

[in-ter-ses-er, in-ter-ses-er]

noun

1. a person who intercedes.

Other Word Forms

• subintercessor noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of intercessor¹

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

Example Sentences

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

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Edward used her to promote his interests with the government; the government in turn used her as an intercessor.

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It’s true that unions are legal intercessors between employer and employee, but the “collective” in “collective bargaining unit” has always been composed of current employees.

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Each represents particular elements of life or nature — fire, rebirth, agriculture, the arts — and serves as an intercessor between humans and the creator.

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The thought of Tyger playing intercessor on his behalf almost made Rowan laugh.

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