Synonyms for intermediary
- noun
- adjective
Most common
Synonyms by meaning
Noun
1. Mediator — an agent acting as a mediator between sides to facilitate agreement or cooperation
go-between, mediator, intercessor, medium, peacemaker, intermediator
2. Broker — A person or organisation in an intermediate position (in a transaction, agreement, supply chain, etc.)
Adjective
Definitions
- n. 1
An agent acting as a mediator between sides to facilitate agreement or cooperation.
- n. 2
A person or organisation in an intermediate position (in a transaction, agreement, supply chain, etc.)
The intermediary between the manufacturer and retailer is the wholesaler
- adj. 1
That intermediates.
Forms
- Plural
- intermediaries → go-betweens, mediators, intercessors, mediums…
Example sentences
- mediator The mediator knows better the culture of the woman.
- broker Hold on. I need to get my broker on the phone.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| intermediary | rising | |
| mediator | rising | |
| intercessor | rising | |
| intermediator | rising | |
| broker | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- medium3, broker2
- 8 letters
- mediator4
- 10 letters
- peacemaker3
- 11 letters
- intercessor
- 13 letters
- intermediator
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (medium3 = 3 syllables).
In other languages
- Français
- intermédiaire
- Deutsch
- Mittelsmann
- Català
- intermediari