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go-between

American  
[goh-bi-tween] / ˈgoʊ bɪˌtwin /

noun

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

    Synonyms:
    arbitrator, mediator, liaison, envoy, deputy, negotiator, middleman
go-between British  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of go-between

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

Example Sentences

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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Turkey on Sunday held talks about trying to end the war in the Middle East, as Islamabad acts as a go-between between the United States and Iran.

From Barron's

Foreign ministers from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Turkey started talks on the war, with Islamabad acting as a go-between between the United States and Iran.

From Barron's

Pakistan, acting as a go-between for Washington and Tehran, will host foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt in Islamabad on Monday for talks on the crisis.

From Barron's

But being a go-between carries risks, said Imran Ali, Pakistan’s former ambassador to Oman.

From The Wall Street Journal

Pakistan, which has been a go-between between US and Iranian officials, is to host foreign ministers from regional powers Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt in Islamabad on Monday for talks on the crisis.

From Barron's

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