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middleman in Malay

orang tengah

[ˈmɪdɫ̩ˌmæn]

middleman in Malay: orang tengah, wasit. In English, middleman means an intermediary, agent between two (or more) parties.

Malay words for middleman

intermediate dealer between manufacturer and the retailer or customer
orang tengah, wasit

English meaning of middleman

  1. noun An intermediary, agent between two (or more) parties.
  2. noun An intermediate dealer between the manufacturer and the retailer or customer.
  3. noun One who rents land in large tracts, and lets it in small portions to the peasantry.
  4. verb To act as a middleman or intermediary.

Full definition of middleman

middleman in a sentence

  • cut out the middleman
  • The farmer sold his produce directly to stores without a middleman.
  • Online platforms often eliminate the need for a middleman.

Synonyms of middleman

middleman in other languages

Questions about middleman in Malay

What is the meaning of middleman in Malay?
Middleman in Malay is orang tengah, wasit.
Apakah maksud middleman dalam bahasa Melayu?
Middleman: orang tengah, wasit.
What does middleman mean in English?
Middleman means an intermediary, agent between two (or more) parties.

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