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Arbiter

noun

An arbiter is someone who decides or settles a dispute.

7 letters 3 syllables

What does Arbiter mean?

An arbiter is someone who decides or settles a dispute.

Dictionary definition

A person with the power to judge, decide, or settle a disagreement.

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Arbiter in a sentence

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The teacher acted as an arbiter during the debate.

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The referee was the arbiter of the close call.

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A fair arbiter listens to both sides before making a decision.

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Arbiter

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Sounds like

ar · bi · ter · strongest beat: ar

Synonyms

Words like Arbiter

judgeUse for someone who decides after hearing information.
mediatorUse for someone who helps people resolve a disagreement.
Antonyms

Opposite words

participantUse for someone taking part rather than deciding.
bystanderUse for someone who watches but does not decide.
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Word family

Arbiter word family

Base word

arbiter

noun

arbiters

More than one person who judges or settles disputes.

verb

arbitrate

To settle a dispute by making a decision.

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