CEFR C1

arbiter

noun

Meaning

A person who has the authority to make a final decision or judgment in a dispute or disagreement.

Examples

The UN was asked to act as an arbiter in the conflict.
She was chosen as the final arbiter of taste for the fashion show.

Synonyms: judge, mediator, umpire, adjudicator

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arbiter (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɑːrbɪtər/

Definition

A person who has the authority to make a final decision or judgment in a dispute or disagreement.

Examples

The UN was asked to act as an arbiter in the conflict.
She was chosen as the final arbiter of taste for the fashion show.
As an arbiter of the company's policies, the CEO had the final say.

How to Use arbiter

arbiter of (prepositional phrase): Someone who has the authority to judge or decide on a specific matter. — "She was the arbiter of style in her social circle."

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