ARBITER


Meaning of ARBITER in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ɑ:(r)bɪtə(r) ]

( arbiters)

1.

An arbiter is a person or institution that judges and settles a quarrel between two other people or groups. ( FORMAL )

He was the ultimate arbiter on both theological and political matters.

= adjudicator

N-COUNT

2.

An arbiter of taste or style is someone who has a lot of influence in deciding what is fashionable or socially desirable. ( FORMAL )

N-COUNT : usu N of n

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