MIDDLEMAN - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Noun

the performer in the middle of a minstrel line who engages the others in talk

Part of speech: Noun

someone who buys large quantities of goods and resells to merchants rather than to the ultimate customers

Part of speech: Noun

a person who is in a position to give you special assistance

Example: he used his business contacts to get an introduction to the governor

The word "middleman" comes from Middle English myddil man.

middle – A related word in the same word family.

man – A related word in the same word family.

Middle English had more flexible word order than Modern English because it retained more inflections.