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Disintermediation

noun / dis-in-ter-mee-dee-AY-shun / Hard
Meaning

The removal of intermediaries from a process, especially in finance where depositors bypass banks to invest directly in markets

Origin / Etymology

English dis- (removal) + intermediation

Synonyms
Bypassing Direct access Cutting out the middleman
Antonyms
Intermediation Brokering Mediation
Example Sentence
"The credit-deposit imbalance in Indian banking reflects growing disintermediation as household savings shift from bank deposits to equity markets and mutual funds."
🎯 UPSC Usage

Use in GS3 answers on financial sector reforms, banking challenges, and capital market development — shows understanding of structural shifts in the economy.

Relevant Subjects
Economy
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