moderator

noun
UK /ˈmɒdəreɪtə/
US /ˈmɑːdəreɪtər/

A person who helps people talk together and keeps things calm and fair.

The moderator asked each student to share their idea one at a time.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A person who checks messages and posts on a website to make sure rules are followed.

The forum moderator removed the rude comment.

3. A substance that slows down a nuclear reaction.

Water is used as a moderator in some nuclear reactors.

4. A person who makes sure a test or exam is fair and follows the rules.

The exam moderator checked all the papers before they were marked.