Middleman

Noun

 * 1) An intermediary, agent between two (or more) parties
 * 2) An intermediate dealer between the manufacturer and the retailer or customer

Synonyms

 * intermediary
 * mediator
 * (intermediary dealer) grocer

Thesaurus
agent, arbitrator, broker, chandler, connection, contact, dealer, deputy, distributor, entrepreneur, front, front man, go-between, importer, interagent, interceder, intercessor, intermediary, intermediate, intermediate agent, intermediator, intermedium, internuncio, interpleader, intervener, interventionist, interventor, jobber, liaison, link, marketer, mediary, mediator, medium, merchandiser, merchant, monger, mouthpiece, negotiant, negotiator, negotiatress, negotiatrix, ombudsman, regrater, retail dealer, retail merchant, retailer, shopkeeper, spokesman, spokeswoman, storekeeper, tie, trader, tradesman, tradeswoman, trafficker, wholesaler

Pronunciation

 * /mĭdʹəlmănʹ/
 * [ˈmɪdɫ̩ˌmæn]

Alternative forms

 * middle man