1. adjective /ˈmɒdərət,ˈmɑdərət,ˈmɒdəreɪt,ˈmɑdəreɪt/
b) Mediocre
2. noun /ˈmɒdərət,ˈmɑdərət,ˈmɒdəreɪt,ˈmɑdəreɪt/
a) One who holds an intermediate position between the extremes relevant in a political context
While the moderates usually propose political compromise, its often only achieved when the extremists allow them so
b) Similar middle-grounder in any other context.
The moderates are the natural advocates of ecumenism against the fanatics of their churches
3. verb /ˈmɒdərət,ˈmɑdərət,ˈmɒdəreɪt,ˈmɑdəreɪt/
b) To become less excessive
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