middle way

Betekenis (Engels)

1. The middle of three paths.
2. An intermediate course (of action, policy etc) between two extremes; a compromise.
3. The midpoint of a person's life; middle age.

Synoniemen

moderation

middle path

golden mean

mean

moderate practice

Vertalingen

goldene Mitte

Moderatheit

Mittelweg

modération

juste milieu

término medio

Etymologie (Engels)

Verwant aan Nederlands: middelweg

Verwant aan Duits: Mittelweg

Verwant aan Latijn: via media

In summary

From middle + way. Compare Dutch middelweg, German Mittelweg; compare also Latin via media.