intermediarynoun [ C ]
uk/ˌɪn.təˈmiː.di.ə.ri/us/ˌɪn.t̬ɚˈmiː.di.ə.ri/someone who carries messages between people who are unwilling or unable to meet:
The police negotiated with the gunman through an intermediary.
The former president has agreed to act as an intermediary between the government and the rebels.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
International relations: diplomacy & mediation
- ambassador
- ambassadorial
- appease
- attaché
- bargaining chip
- diplomat
- diplomatic
- diplomatic bag
- diplomatic corps
- diplomatic immunity
- intercede
- intercession
- internationalism
- interventionist
- legation
- liaison
- mediate
- middleman
- minister
- Pax
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