mediatrix

noun

me·​di·​a·​trix ˌmē-dē-ˈā-triks How to pronounce mediatrix (audio)
Synonyms of mediatrixnext
: a woman who is a mediator

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Beatific, powerful, a holy mediatrix, distantly beloved. Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of mediatrix was in the 15th century

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“Mediatrix.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mediatrix. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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