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- [ahr-bi-ter]
- /ˈɑr bɪ tər/
- /ˈɑː.bɪ.tər/
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- [ahr-bi-ter]
- /ˈɑr bɪ tər/
Definitions of arbiter word
- countable noun arbiter An arbiter is a person or institution that judges and settles a quarrel between two other people or groups. 3
- countable noun arbiter An arbiter of taste or style is someone who has a lot of influence in deciding what is fashionable or socially desirable. 3
- noun arbiter a person empowered to judge in a dispute; referee; arbitrator 3
- noun arbiter a person having complete control of something 3
- noun arbiter a person selected to judge a dispute; umpire; arbitrator 3
- noun arbiter a person fully authorized or qualified to judge or decide 3
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Origin of arbiter
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English arbitour, arbitre < Anglo-French, Old French < Latin arbiter
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Parts of speech for Arbiter
noun
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arbiter popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
arbiter usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for arbiter
noun arbiter
- referee — one to whom something is referred, especially for decision or settlement; arbitrator.
- moderator — a person or thing that moderates.
- arbitrator — a person selected to judge a dispute; arbiter, esp. one, as in collective bargaining negotiations, named with the consent of both sides
- go-between — a person who acts as an agent or intermediary between persons or groups; emissary.
- mediator — a person who mediates, especially between parties at variance.
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