intermediary

== English == === Etymology === From French intermédiaire, adjusted to simulate a borrowing from Medieval Latin *intermediārius. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˌɪntə(ɹ)ˈmiːdi.əɹi/, /ˌɪntə(ɹ)ˈmiːdjəɹi/, /ˌɪntə(ɹ)ˈmiːdʒəɹi/ (US) IPA(key): /ˌɪn(t)ɚˈmidiˌɛɹi/ === Adjective === intermediary (not comparable) That intermediates. Synonym: in-between ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Noun === intermediary (plural intermediaries) An agent acting as a mediator between sides to facilitate agreement or cooperation. Synonyms: mediator, middleman, go-between, intercessor A person or organisation in an intermediate position (in a transaction, agreement, supply chain, etc.) Synonyms: middleman, broker One or several stages of an event which occurs after the start and before the end. ==== Translations ====