broker; middleman; employment agency
Refers to a person or business that arranges transactions, introductions, or employment between parties. The term is somewhat formal and may be encountered in business or legal contexts.
He works as a real estate broker.
周旋業者を通して仕事を探した。
I looked for a job through an employment agency.
仲介業者 is a more general term for an intermediary or mediator, while 周旋業者 often implies active arrangement or brokerage, especially in employment or business deals.
ブローカー is a loanword from English and is commonly used in financial contexts, whereas 周旋業者 is a native compound with a broader, slightly more formal feel.
Compound of 周旋 (mediation, good offices) and 業者 (trader, business operator). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term has been used since at least the early 20th century to refer to professional intermediaries.