middleman (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: ˈmɪd.əl.mæn

Definition

An intermediary who facilitates transactions or communication between two parties, often adding a markup to the price of goods or services.

Examples

• By selling their crafts online, artisans can cut out the middleman and keep more of the profit.

• The negotiator served as a middleman between the two companies to reach a peaceful settlement.

• Critics argue that the middleman in the supply chain is responsible for the inflated costs of medicine.

Synonyms of middleman

Words with a similar meaning to middleman:

• agent
• broker
• intermediary
• go-between

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