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1intermediary
adjective in·ter·me·di·ary \ˌin-tər-ˈmē-dē-ˌer-ē\
Definition of INTERMEDIARY
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: acting as a mediator <an intermediary agent> <an intermediary particle>
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First Known Use of INTERMEDIARY
1788
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2intermediary
noun
: a person who works with opposing sides in an argument or dispute in order to bring about an agreement
plural intermediar·ies
Full Definition of INTERMEDIARY
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a : mediator, go-between b : medium, means
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: an intermediate form, product, or stage
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First Known Use of INTERMEDIARY
1791
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- Synonyms
- broker, buffer, conciliator, go-between, honest broker, interceder, intercessor, mediator, intermediate, interposer, middleman, peacemaker
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intermediary
noun in·ter·me·di·ary \ˌin-tər-ˈmē-dē-ˌer-ē\
plural in·ter·me·di·ar·ies
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intermediary
noun in·ter·me·di·ary \ˌint-ər-ˈmēd-ē-ˌer-ē\
plural in·ter·me·di·ar·ies
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