Pronunciation: /ˈɑːrbɪtər/
noun a person who has the power or authority to make decisions and judgements
A1 The teacher was the arbiter of the spelling bee.
A2 In the game of soccer, the referee acts as the arbiter of the rules.
B1 The judge served as the arbiter in the dispute between the two parties.
B2 The CEO acted as the arbiter in the negotiation between the two companies.
C1 The United Nations often serves as the arbiter in international conflicts.
C2 The Supreme Court justices are considered the ultimate arbiters of the law in the United States.
verb none
A1 The teacher will arbiter the game to make sure everyone plays fair.
A2 The referee arbitered the match and made the final decision.
B1 As a manager, I often have to arbiter disputes between my employees.
B2 The judge will arbiter the case and deliver a verdict.
C1 The committee will arbiter the competition and choose the winner.
C2 The mediator was brought in to arbiter the negotiations between the two parties.
adjective none
A1 The teacher is the arbiter of good behavior in the classroom.
A2 The referee acted as the arbiter in the soccer match.
B1 The judge served as the arbiter in the dispute between the neighbors.
B2 The CEO is seen as the arbiter of success in the business world.
C1 The United Nations often acts as an arbiter in international conflicts.
C2 The Supreme Court justices are considered the ultimate arbiters of the law in the country.
adverb none
A1 The teacher acted as the arbiter in the classroom, settling disputes between students.
A2 The referee served as the arbiter during the soccer match, making fair decisions.
B1 The judge will act as the arbiter in the legal dispute, ensuring a fair trial for both parties.
B2 The mediator acted as the arbiter in the negotiation, helping both sides reach a compromise.
C1 The expert was seen as the arbiter in the scientific community, determining the validity of research findings.
C2 The committee appointed him as the arbiter in the international trade agreement, overseeing negotiations between countries.
pronoun none
A1 The arbiter decided the winner of the game.
A2 As an arbiter, he had to remain impartial during the dispute.
B1 The arbiter's decision was final and could not be appealed.
B2 The arbiter's role is to ensure fair play and sportsmanship in the competition.
C1 The arbiter's expertise in the field makes them a trusted authority on the subject.
C2 Being an arbiter of taste, she was often consulted on matters of art and design.
preposition none
A1 The teacher acted as the arbiter in the game of tag.
A2 The judge served as the arbiter in the dispute between the neighbors.
B1 The committee will act as the arbiter in deciding the winner of the competition.
B2 The mediator was appointed as the arbiter in the labor negotiations.
C1 The independent auditor served as the arbiter in the financial dispute between the two companies.
C2 The United Nations acted as the arbiter in the peace negotiations between the warring nations.
conjunction none
A1 I will be the arbiter between you and your sister.
A2 The teacher acted as the arbiter in the dispute between the students.
B1 The judge served as the arbiter in the case, making the final decision.
B2 The committee will act as the arbiter in determining the winner of the competition.
C1 As the arbiter of taste, she had the final say on which artwork would be displayed in the gallery.
C2 The United Nations often serves as the arbiter in international conflicts, working to find peaceful resolutions.
interjection none
A1 Arbiter! Please help us decide where to go for lunch.
A2 Arbiter, could you settle this argument between my friends and me?
B1 Arbiter, I need your opinion on which movie to watch tonight.
B2 Arbiter, I trust your judgment in choosing the best candidate for the job.
C1 Arbiter, your expertise is needed to mediate this complex legal dispute.
C2 Arbiter, your role as a neutral party is crucial in resolving this international conflict.
article none
A1 The teacher is the arbiter of what is allowed in the classroom.
A2 The referee acted as the arbiter in the soccer match.
B1 The judge served as the arbiter in the legal dispute.
B2 The committee appointed an arbiter to resolve the conflict.
C1 The experienced mediator acted as the arbiter in the complex negotiation.
C2 The international organization appointed an arbiter to oversee the trade agreement.
formal The arbiter of the dispute was called in to make a final decision.
informal My brother always acts as the arbiter when my friends and I can't agree on something.
slang I don't want to be the arbiter of who gets the last slice of pizza.
figurative In literature, the weather is often used as an arbiter of the characters' emotions.
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