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go-be·tween | \ ˈgō-bə-ˌtwēn 
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\Definition of go-between
: an intermediate agent : broker
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go-between
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of go-between
: a person who talks to people or groups who disagree in order to help deal with or end the disagreement
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go-between
noungo-be·tween | \ ˈgō-bə-ˌtwēn \
Kids Definition of go-between
: a person who acts as a messenger or peacemaker
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The first known use of go-between was in 1602
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