Meaning of the word middleman in English

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

middleman

US /ˈmɪd.əl.mæn/
UK /ˈmɪd.əl.mæn/

Noun

1.

a person who buys goods from the company that has produced them and makes a profit by selling them to a store or a user:

Example:
You can lower the price by cutting out (= avoiding the use of) the middleman and buying directly from the factory.
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