moderate
/ˈmɑdəɹət/ noun C2- One who holds an intermediate position between extremes, as in politics. · While the moderates usually propose political compromise, it's often only achieved when the extremists allow them so· The moderates are the natural advocates of ecumenism against the fanatics of their churches.
- One of a party in Scottish Church history dominant in the 18th century, lax in doctrine and discipline, but intolerant of evangelicalism and popular rights. It caused the secessions of 1733 and 1761, and its final resultant was the Disruption of 1843.
Plural moderates
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So desirable in every way were the apartments, and so moderate did the terms seem when divided between us, that the bargain was concluded upon the spot, and we at once entered into possession.
William’s conduct at first was moderate.
You’ve got as much money to waste as any of ’em, and yet you stick to what’s decent and moderate.
Like other dwellers in the south, he was a man of sober habits and moderate desires, but fond of external show, vain, and addicted to display.
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