CEFR B2

middleman

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: agent, broker, intermediary, go-between

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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

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