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arbitrator

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈɑːrbɪtreɪtə/

KK: /ˈɑːrbɪtreɪtər/

noun
Definition

A person who is selected to resolve disagreements between two or more parties.


Example

The arbitrator helped both sides reach a fair agreement.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever thought about how important an arbitrator can be in a disagreement?
Sloth B
Definitely! They can really help settle things fairly.
Sloth A
Right? It's amazing how one person can make such a big difference.
Sloth B
Exactly! An arbitrator can bring peace when things get too heated.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
mediator
referee
umpire
Antonyms
disputant
opponent
contestant
Root Explanation

Arbitrator → It is formed from "arbitrare" (meaning to judge or to consider) and the suffix "-or" (meaning one who). An arbitrator is one who judges or considers a dispute between parties.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'judges' ('arbitrare') a disagreement — that's what an arbitrator does.

Visually Confused Words
coarbitrator
arborator
triturator
carburator
abstractor
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