moderate

/ˈmɑdəɹeɪt/ · noun

Meaning

One who holds an intermediate position between extremes, as in politics.
One of a party in Scottish Church history dominant in the 18th century, lax in doctrine and discipline, but intolerant of evangelicalism and popular rights. It caused the secessions of 1733 and 1761, and its final resultant was the Disruption of 1843.
To reduce the excessiveness of (something)
To become less excessive
To preside over (something) as a moderator
To act as a moderator; to assist in bringing to compromise
Not excessive; acting in moderation
Mediocre
Average priced; standard-deal
Not violent or rigorous; temperate; mild; gentle.
Having an intermediate position between liberal and conservative.

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