pamamagitan

Pamamagitan is a Filipino noun that refers to the means, channel, or method by which something is achieved, as well as to the act of mediating between parties. It conveys both the idea of an intermediary and the process through which an outcome is attained. In modern usage, it commonly appears with the preposition phrase sa pamamagitan ng, meaning “through” or “by means of.”

In everyday language, bahagi ng isang bagay can be described at work or in personal life by saying something is done through a particular means: for example, communication through technology, decision-making through discussion, or relief provided through aid networks, all framed as pamamaraang or "pamamagitan." The term also captures the role of an intermediary, where a person or institution acts as a go-between to facilitate agreement or action. The noun often collocates with palamunayan or tagapamagitan to specify the mediator or channel involved.

In formal contexts such as law, diplomacy, or conflict resolution, pamamagitan denotes mediation by a neutral third party. A mediator, or tagapamagitan, helps parties reach a settlement without direct confrontation. The concept is widely used to describe both the process and the mechanism of achieving outcomes, whether through negotiation, arbitration, or compromise. While rooted in Filipino usage, pamamagitan also appears in religious or philosophical expressions to denote intercession or the spiritual means by which relief or guidance is sought, such as through prayer or ritual acts.