middleman
noun
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Pronunciation: [ˈmɪdɫ̩ˌmæn]
noun
Etymology: From Middle English myddil man, equivalent to middle + man.
- An intermediary, agent between two (or more) parties.
“act as a middleman”
“cut out the middleman”
- An intermediate dealer between the manufacturer and the retailer or customer.
“The farmer sold his produce directly to stores without a middleman.”
“Online platforms often eliminate the need for a middleman.”
- One who rents land in large tracts, and lets it in small portions to the peasantry.
verb
Etymology: From Middle English myddil man, equivalent to middle + man.
- To act as a middleman or intermediary.