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middleman
noun mid·dle·man \ˈmi-dəl-ˌman\
: a person or company that buys goods from a producer and sells them to someone else
: a person who helps two people or groups to deal with and communicate with each other when they are not able or willing to do it themselves
Full Definition of MIDDLEMAN
: an intermediary or agent between two parties; especially : a dealer, agent, or company intermediate between the producer of goods and the retailer or consumer
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First Known Use of MIDDLEMAN
1677
Related to MIDDLEMAN
- Synonyms
- broker, buffer, conciliator, go-between, honest broker, interceder, intercessor, intermediary, intermediate, interposer, mediator, peacemaker
Rhymes with MIDDLEMAN
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