go-between

[ goh-bi-tween ]

noun

1. a person who acts as an agent or intermediary between persons or groups; emissary.

   Synonyms: negotiator, arbitrator, mediator, liaison, envoy, deputy, middleman

go-between

noun

1. a person who acts as agent or intermediary for two people or groups in a transaction or dealing

Word History and Origins

Origin of go-between¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; noun use of verb phrase go between

Related Words

• arbitrator
• emissary
• intermediary
• liaison
• matchmaker
• mediator
• messenger
• negotiator
• proxy