Definition

A person or company that acts as a link between two parties, often in business, by buying and selling goods or services.

Example

The middleman helped connect the farmer with local grocery stores.

Conversation

I heard you got a new job as a middleman for a tech company.

Yeah, it's pretty interesting! I help connect buyers with sellers.

That sounds like a cool role; do you enjoy being the middleman?

Definitely! I like being the link that makes deals happen.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Middleman → It is formed from "middle" (from Old English "midde", meaning the center or midpoint) and "man" (from Old English "mann", meaning a person). The term "middleman" refers to a person who acts as an intermediary or goes between two parties.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is a person ('man') in the center ('middle') of a transaction or negotiation, helping to connect two sides.

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