intermediary

[ in-ter-mee-dee-er-ee ]
/ ˌɪn tərˈmi diˌɛr i /
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noun, plural in·ter·me·di·ar·ies.

an intermediate agent or agency; a go-between or mediator.
a medium or means.
an intermediate form or stage.

adjective

being between; intermediate.
acting between persons, parties, etc.; serving as an intermediate agent or agency: an intermediary power.

Origin of intermediary

1785–95; < Late Latin intermedi(um) intervening place + -ary; see intermediate1

Words nearby intermediary

intermaxillary bone, intermaxillary suture, intermeddle, intermedia, intermediacy, intermediary, intermediary nerve, intermediate, intermediate antebrachial vein, intermediate basilic vein, intermediate card

Words related to intermediary

emissary, negotiator, go-between, broker, mediator, medium, organ, entrepreneur, intercessor, influence, agent, instrument, connection, intermediate, delegate, vehicle, channel, fixer, cutout, interceder

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British Dictionary definitions for intermediary

intermediary
/ (ˌɪntəˈmiːdɪərɪ) /

noun plural -aries

a person who acts as a mediator or agent between parties
something that acts as a medium or means
an intermediate state or period

adjective

acting as an intermediary
situated, acting, or coming between; intermediate