middleman

noun
UK: /ˈmɪdlmæn/
US: /ˈmɪdlmæn/

  1. A person who buys goods from producers and sells them to retailers or consumers.

    1. The middleman makes a profit on each sale.
    2. The farmer sold his crops directly to the market, cutting out the middleman and increasing his profits.

  2. Someone who tries to help two people or groups who disagree to reach an agreement.

    1. He acted as a middleman during the negotiations.
    2. The diplomat served as a middleman in the peace talks, helping both sides to communicate effectively.

Synonyms

broker agent intermediary

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "middleman" in English means: A person who buys goods from producers and sells them to retailers or consumers., Someone who tries to help two people or groups who disagree to reach an agreement..

The phonetic transcription of "middleman" is /ˈmɪdlmæn/ in British English and /ˈmɪdlmæn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "middleman": broker, agent, intermediary.

Example usage of "middleman": "The middleman makes a profit on each sale.". More examples on the page.