Middleman
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation [ˈmɪdɫ̩ˌmæn] · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Middleman is a noun meaning An intermediary, agent between two (or more) parties.
Meaning
An intermediary, agent between two (or more) parties.
More Meanings
- An intermediate dealer between the manufacturer and the retailer or customer.
- (Ireland, historical) One who rents land in large tracts, and lets it in small portions to the peasantry.
- To act as a middleman or intermediary.
Word Forms
- middlemen
- middle man
- middle-man
- middlemans
- middlemanning
- middlemanned
Synonyms for middleman
Depending on context, synonyms include intermediary, go-between, mediator, grocer, contact, interlocutor.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include wholesaler, jobber, interlocutor, contact, go-between, mediator.
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