middleman
/ˈmɪdl ˌmæn/
noun
- A person or company that acts as a link between producers and consumers, often buying goods from producers and selling them to retailers or customers.
- The middleman took a commission for arranging the deal between the artist and the gallery.
- The farmer sold his apples to a middleman, who then distributed them to grocery stores.
- By cutting out the middleman, the online store offers lower prices directly to customers.
- A person who helps two sides communicate or negotiate, especially in a dispute or business deal.
- The diplomat acted as a middleman between the warring factions.
- In many cultures, a middleman is used to negotiate marriage arrangements.
- A trusted middleman helped the two companies reach a fair agreement.