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   in·ter·me·di·ar·y

   /ˌin(t)ərˈmēdēˌerē/

   noun

   • 1. a person who acts as a link between people in order to try to bring about an agreement or reconciliation; a mediator: "intermediaries between lenders and borrowers"

   adjective

   • 1. intermediate: "an intermediary stage"

   Word Origin late 18th century: from French intermédiaire, from Italian intermediario, from Latin intermedius (see intermediate).

   Scrabble Points: 18

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › intermediaryIntermediary Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Since inter- means "between, among", an intermediary is someone who moves back and forth in the middle area between two sides—a "go-between". Mediator (which shares the medi- root) is often a synonym, and so is facilitator; broker and agent are often others.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishINTERMEDIARY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   INTERMEDIARY definition: 1. someone who carries messages between people who are unwilling or unable to meet: 2. someone who…. Learn more.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINTERMEDIARY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   An intermediary is a person who passes messages or proposals between two people or groups.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryINTERMEDIARY definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

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   someone who carries messages between people who are unwilling or unable to meet: The police negotiated with the gunman through an intermediary. The former president has agreed to act as an intermediary between the government and the rebels. Synonym. go-between. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishintermediary noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   intermediary (between A and B) a person or an organization that helps other people or organizations to make an agreement by being a means of communication between them synonym mediator, go-between Financial institutions act as intermediaries between lenders and borrowers.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › intermediaryIntermediary - definition of intermediary by The Free Dictionary

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   1. (Law) a person who acts as a mediator or agent between parties. 2. something that acts as a medium or means. 3. an intermediate state or period. adj. 4. acting as an intermediary. 5. situated, acting, or coming between; intermediate.

8. www.oed.com › dictionary › intermediary_adjintermediary, adj. & n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford...

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   Factsheet. What does the word intermediary mean? There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the word intermediary. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. Entry status. OED is undergoing a continuous programme of revision to modernize and improve definitions. This entry has not yet been fully revised.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of intermediary – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge...

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   INTERMEDIARY definition: someone who works with two people or groups to help them agree on something important. Learn more.

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryINTERMEDIARY definition in American English - Collins Online...

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    An intermediary is a person who passes messages or proposals between two people or groups. She wanted him to act as an intermediary in the dispute with her neighbours. American English : intermediary / ɪntərˈmidiɛri /

11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › intermediaryIntermediary Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    INTERMEDIARY meaning: a person who works with opposing sides in an argument or dispute in order to bring about an agreement.