intermediary

[in-ter-mee-dee-er-ee] / ˌɪn tərˈmi diˌɛr i /

NOUN

person who negotiates

Synonyms

STRONGEST

broker emissary go-between mediator negotiator

STRONG

agent channel connection cutout delegate entrepreneur fixer influence instrument intercessor intermediate medium organ vehicle

WEAK

interagent interceder middle person

Antonyms

STRONG

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Example Sentences

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Rodriguez Castro, known as the Crab, because he was born with six fingers on one hand, has emerged as an intermediary in negotiations between the two countries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Pakistan has emerged as a key intermediary between Iran and the United States to secure a temporary ceasefire and host negotiations to end the war in the Middle East.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Pakistan has acted as an intermediary between Iran and the US over the last few weeks, passing messages between the two.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Turkey has been an intermediary between Tehran and Washington in the past, and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said he spoke by phone with his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

Agents demanded, through the intermediary, that Pike come forward.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann

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