intermediary
ihn-tuh-MEE-dee-uh-ree
Intermediary (noun) means a person or organization that acts as a go-between to help two sides reach an agreement. Example: “A trusted intermediary helped the two companies negotiate the deal.”
noun
1
A person or organization that acts as a go-between to help two sides reach an agreement.
"A trusted intermediary helped the two companies negotiate the deal."
adj
1
Acting as a go-between.
"The agency plays an intermediary role between buyers and sellers."
How to use intermediary
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA middleman who helps two parties communicate or reach a deal.
Common pairings
act as an intermediary
through an intermediary
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Etymology
From French intermédiaire, reshaped to look like a borrowing from Medieval Latin.
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What does “intermediary” mean?
The word “intermediary” means a person or organization that acts as a go-between to help two sides reach an agreement. In plain terms, a middleman who helps two parties communicate or reach a deal.
How do you pronounce “intermediary”?
“Intermediary” is pronounced ihn-tuh-MEE-dee-uh-ree (/ˌɪn(t)ɚˈmidiˌɛɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “intermediary” in a sentence?
Here is “intermediary” used in a sentence: “A trusted intermediary helped the two companies negotiate the deal.”
What part of speech is “intermediary”?
Depending on how it is used, “intermediary” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “intermediary” come from?
The word “intermediary” comes from Medieval Latin. From French intermédiaire, reshaped to look like a borrowing from Medieval Latin.
Is “intermediary” a common word?
“Intermediary” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C2 level.
How many meanings does “intermediary” have?
“Intermediary” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person or organization that acts as a go-between to help two sides reach an agreement.
