intermediary

²intermediary

noun

plural intermediar·ies

Definition of INTERMEDIARY

1

a : mediator, go-between b : medium, means

2

: an intermediate form, product, or stage

Examples of INTERMEDIARY

1. He served as an intermediary between the workers and the executives.
2. <in the past he's served as an intermediary in several hostage situations>

First Known Use of INTERMEDIARY

1791

Related to INTERMEDIARY

Synonyms: broker, buffer, conciliator, go-between, honest broker, interceder, intercessor, mediator, intermediate, interposer, middleman, peacemaker

Related Words: troubleshooter; moderator; bargainer, negotiant, negotiator; appeaser, pacificator, pacifier, reconciler; agent, attorney, deputy, factor, procurator, proxy; liaison, medium; ambassador, emissary, envoy, legate, messenger; delegate, representative; busybody, interferer, meddler; arbiter, arbitrator, judge, referee, umpire; adviser (also advisor), counselor (or counsellor)

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