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

Example Sentences

As Huizar’s intermediary, Esparza served as a go-between for another bribery scheme — this one involving the developer of a planned 20-story residential tower at Hill and Olympic in downtown Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times

Nor is there dispute that the agreement was for his benefit, or that he agreed to the scheme, with Michael Cohen his go-between.

From Salon

So might Gilbert act as the go-between for a Zendaya-Gauff meeting?

From Seattle Times

Mrs Menendez is accused of being the go-between in these bribes.

From BBC

In exchange, the couple amassed hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash, bars of gold and much more, with Nadine Menendez as a “go-between.”

From Seattle Times

Related Words

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