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broker

Pronunciation: /ˈbɹəʊkə/

The English word “broker” has 6 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A mediator between a buyer and seller.
  2. A stockbroker.
  3. A mediator in general, one who liaises between two or more parties to attempt to achieve an outcome of some kind.
  4. An agent involved in the exchange of messages or transactions.

verb

  1. To act as a broker; to mediate in a sale or transaction.
  2. To act as a broker in; to bring about through brokering or negotiation; to arrange or negotiate.

Etymology

From broke + -er.

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