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Arbiter

AH-rbih-tur

/ˈɑːrbɪtɜːr/

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arbiter

Dictionary meaning

Someone chosen to judge and decide a disputed issue.

Examples

  • The critic was considered to be an arbiter of modern literature.
  • They were the final arbiter on all matters of fashion.

Synonyms: arbitrator, umpire

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