middleman
//ˈmɪd.əl.mæn//
Noun
middlemanSingular
middlemenPlural
1
A person who buys goods from producers and sells them to retailers or consumers, acting as an intermediary in the distribution chain.
The company decided to cut out the middleman and buy directly from the factory.
2
A person who acts as an intermediary or go-between in negotiations, transactions, or communications between two parties.
The lawyer acted as a middleman between the two companies during the contract negotiations.