A person or thing that goes between two sides to help them communicate, negotiate, or make a deal.
From Latin *intermedius* “in the middle,” from *inter-* “between” and *medius* “middle.” It came into English through French, keeping the idea of being in the middle of others.
Think of an intermediary as a human bridge: they connect two shores that might not reach each other on their own. Without intermediaries, many business deals, peace talks, and even friendships would fall apart.
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