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What does "middleman" mean? Could you introduce other synonyms as well?

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Rebecca

"Middleman" is a noun for a person who arranges deals or business between people. Synonyms include "middleperson" (remember that inclusivity is being integrated into the English language, so as a general rule all nouns with -man should be replaced with -person), "intermediary," and "go-between." Ex: John is the middleperson that arranged the contract between my company and our new client. Ex: The diplomat had been acting as an intermediary between the two countries for many years.

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