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middleman.

An intermediary, agent between two (or more) parties.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun[ˈmɪdɫ̩ˌmæn]
  1. An intermediary, agent between two (or more) parties.

    act as a middleman
    cut out the middleman
  2. 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.
  3. One who rents land in large tracts, and lets it in small portions to the peasantry.

    Ireland · historical
Where this word comes from

From Middle English myddil man, equivalent to middle + man.

verb[ˈmɪdɫ̩ˌmæn]
  1. To act as a middleman or intermediary.

Where this word comes from

From Middle English myddil man, equivalent to middle + man.

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