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Definition of intercessor

intercessor

/ˌɪntərˈsɛsər/
in · ter · ces · sor
Plural:intercessors
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Adjective:intercessory
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• noun

1

A person or spiritual figure, such as a saint, who offers prayers or petitions to God on behalf of others.

Example

"In many Christian traditions, believers venerate patron saints as faithful intercessors before God."

2

A person who intervenes, pleads, or mediates on behalf of another, especially to resolve a dispute or secure a favor.

Example

"The diplomat acted as an impartial intercessor between the two rival factions during the peace negotiations."

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• Rhymes for intercessor

• Nearby Words

interception
interceptor
intercession
intercessor
interchange
interchangeable
interchangeably

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 15th century from Old French intercesseur or directly from Latin intercessor ('mediator, surety'), an agent noun from intercedere ('to come between, intervene'), formed from inter- ('between') and cedere ('to go, yield').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Intercessor. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/intercessor
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