intermediary

noun

Meaning

A person or organization that acts as a link between parties to facilitate negotiation or communication.

Examples

The bank acted as an intermediary between the buyer and the seller to ensure the funds were secure.
She served as an intermediary in the peace talks, relaying proposals back and forth between the conflicting nations.

Synonyms: agent, middleman, go-between, liaison, mediator

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intermediary

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌɪntəˈmiːdiəri/

Definition

A person or organization that acts as a link between parties to facilitate negotiation or communication.

Examples

The bank acted as an intermediary between the buyer and the seller to ensure the funds were secure.
She served as an intermediary in the peace talks, relaying proposals back and forth between the conflicting nations.
Without an intermediary to bridge the gap, the two companies found it impossible to resolve their dispute.

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