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English noun: arbiter

1. arbiter (person) someone with the power to settle matters at will


SamplesShe was the final arbiter on all matters of fashion.


Synonymssupreme authority


Broader (hypernym)expert

2. arbiter (person) someone chosen to judge and decide a disputed issue


SamplesThe critic was considered to be an arbiter of modern literature.
The arbitrator's authority derived from the consent of the disputants.
An umpire was appointed to settle the tax case.


Synonymsarbitrator, umpire


Broader (hypernym)evaluator, judge


Narrower (hyponym)third party









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