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intermediary

Pronunciation: /ˌɪntəˈmiːdɪəri/
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Definition of intermediary

noun (plural intermediaries)

  • a person who acts as a link between people in order to try and bring about an agreement; a mediator:negotiations took place through an intermediary

adjective

  • intermediate:an intermediary stage

Origin:

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

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