Meaning of the word intermediary in English

What does intermediary mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

intermediary

US /ˌɪn.t̬ɚˈmiː.di.ə.ri/
UK /ˌɪn.təˈmiː.di.ə.ri/
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Noun

a person who acts as a link between people in order to try to bring about an agreement or reconciliation; a mediator.

Example:
The diplomat served as an intermediary between the two warring nations.
She acted as an intermediary in the negotiations.

Adjective

acting as a link between people or things.

Example:
The internet serves as an intermediary platform for global communication.
The software provides an intermediary layer between the user and the database.