intermediary

//ˌɪntərˈmiːdiˌɛri//
B2Frequency Level 11Formal
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Noun

intermediarySingular
intermediariesPlural
1

A person or organization that acts as a link or mediator between two parties to facilitate communication, negotiation, or transactions.

The lawyer acted as an intermediary between the two companies during the negotiations.

2

Something that serves as a medium or means of connection between different things or stages.

Language serves as an intermediary between thought and expression.

Adjective

intermediaryCanonical form
1

Serving as an intermediate agent or link; acting as a go-between.

The bank played an intermediary role in the business deal.