Meaning of arbiter in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈɑrbədər/

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  1. Noun

    arbiter

    Etymology

    late Middle English: from Latin, ‘judge, supreme ruler’

    Definitions

    1. someone with the power to settle matters at will

    Examples

    • « she was the final arbiter on all matters of fashion »
  2. 2. someone chosen to judge and decide a disputed issue

    Derived terms

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