meditator
UK/'mediteitə/US
C2
Definitions
n.
A person who practises meditation.
冥想者，打坐者。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedmeditatemiddle; heal
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-ortouch
=meditator
meditate + -or (one who) = one who meditates. Note spelling: meditatOR, not -er; don't confuse with mediator (the dispute-settler from medius).
Example Sentences
- 1.
Experienced meditators can sit still for over an hour.
Easily Confused
meditator vs mediator — one letter apart, totally different. A meditatOR meditates (sits in calm focus); a mediatOR mediates (settles disputes). Different roots too: meditator from meditārī 'ponder,' mediator from medius 'middle.'