middle way

Meaning

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.

Synonyms

moderation

middle path

golden mean

mean

moderate practice

Translations

goldene Mitte

Moderatheit

Mittelweg

modération

juste milieu

término medio

Etymology

Cognate with Dutch: middelweg

Cognate with German: Mittelweg

Cognate with Latin: via media

In summary

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