middleman

US /ˈmɪdlˌmæn/

UK /ˈmɪdlmæn/

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noun

  • Someone who buys many goods and resells to others
  • A person who facilitates a transaction or negotiation between two parties.
  • A person who acts as an intermediary or go-between, especially in commercial dealings.
  • A person who goes between buyers and sellers.
  • A person who tries to settle a disagreement.
  • A person who profits unfairly from a transaction.
  • A distributor or other intermediary in a supply chain.

Examples

He acts as middleman for companies seeking contracts abroad.

The firm sells through a middleman because it does not have its own sales force.