1. people or companies that buy goods from producers and sell them to retailers or consumers
Usage: plural of middleman
2. people who act as intermediaries or go-betweens in negotiations or transactions
Usage: plural of middleman

Examples

• The company decided to sell directly to consumers and eliminate the middlemen.
• Farmers often receive higher profits when they bypass middlemen and sell at local markets.
• The middlemen took a significant commission on each transaction.
• Online platforms have reduced the need for traditional middlemen in many industries.
• The negotiation required several middlemen to facilitate communication between the parties.
• Cutting out the middlemen can reduce costs for both producers and consumers.