Definition of broker
1 : one who acts as an intermediary: such asa : an agent who arranges marriagesb : an agent who negotiates contracts of purchase and sale (as of real estate, commodities, or securities)
2 : power broker
3 : one who sells or distributes something an information broker
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Examples of broker in a Sentence
the broker in the hostage situation was a prominent reporter that the gunman felt he could trust
all of the local yacht brokers were at the boat show
Origin and Etymology of broker
Middle English, negotiator, from Anglo-French brocour
First Known Use: 14th century
BROKER Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of broker for English Language Learners
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: a person who helps other people to reach agreements, to make deals, or to buy and sell property (such as stocks or houses)
BROKER Defined for Kids
broker
playDefinition of broker for Students
: a person who acts as an agent for others in the buying or selling of property
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Additional Notes on broker
An insurance broker differs from an insurance agent in that a broker is usually considered an agent of the insured, even though he or she may receive a commission from an insurance company. A broker may sell the products of a number of insurers, and an insurer has no liability for a broker's wrongful actions. A securities broker often acts also as a dealer and so is often referred to as a broker-dealer.
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