moderator
[/ˈmɑːdəreɪtər/]
nounmasculinepl: moderators
moderador
1. A person who presides over a discussion, debate, or meeting to ensure orderly conduct and fairness
The moderator kept the debate on track and ensured both candidates had equal speaking time.
O moderador manteve o debate no caminho certo e garantiu que ambos os candidatos tivessem tempo igual para falar.
2. A person responsible for monitoring and managing online forums, chat rooms, or social media communities
The forum moderator removed the spam comments and warned the user about violating community guidelines.
O moderador do fórum removeu os comentários de spam e advertiu o usuário sobre a violação das diretrizes da comunidade.
3. A substance or device that reduces the intensity or speed of something, particularly neutrons in a nuclear reactor
Water serves as a moderator in nuclear reactors to slow down neutrons.
A água funciona como um moderador em reatores nucleares para desacelerar os nêutrons.
In Brazil, the role of 'moderador' is particularly important in televised debates during political campaigns and in academic roundtable discussions. Online, moderators ('moderadores') are crucial community figures who enforce respect and order in forums and social media groups, which is especially relevant given Brazil's active online communities.
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