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arbiter
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arbiter
(noun)
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arbiter
/
ˈ
ɑɚbətɚ/
noun
plural
arbiters
arbiter
/
ˈ
ɑɚbətɚ/
noun
plural
arbiters
Learner's definition of ARBITER
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1
:
a person who is considered to be an authority on what is right, good, or proper
—
often +
of
an
arbiter of
fashion/manners/grammar
He is regarded as an
arbiter of taste
in the world of jazz.
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2
:
a person who has the power to settle an argument between people
The mayor will act as the
final arbiter
in any disputes between board members.
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