go-between

[goh-bi-tween]

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

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

Qatar and its Persian Gulf neighbors, who had acted as vital go-betweens for the U.S.,

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But this time, those holding the 57 refused to talk to any go-betweens, triggering the deployment of extra troops to the area to free the captive soldiers.

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Gemma would like to see survivors rehoused quicker, with the help of a designated organisation that acts as a go-between with police and local authority housing services.

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The official said Grenell is primarily responsible for briefing the president on the progress of the response and serves as a go-between with state and local officials.

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The nun, named in Italian press as Sister Anna Donelli, was arrested for allegedly acting as a go-between for the 'Ndrangheta mafia and its jailed gang members.

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Related Words

• arbitrator 
• emissary 
• intermediary 
• liaison 
• matchmaker 
• mediator 
• messenger 
• negotiator www.thesaurus.com
• proxy