judges
Translation
judges, referees, arbiters
Examples
The judges wear black robes.
The judges wear black robes.
The judges announced the winner of the contest.
The judges announced the winner of the contest.
Grammar Patterns
((judges)) people who decide in a court or competition The judges entered the courtroom.
Similar Words
Synonyms: arbiters, referees, umpires
Etymology
From Latin 'iudex' (judge), from 'ius' (right, law) + 'dicere' (to say).
Memory Tips
Think of people who 'say the law'. 'Judges' is the plural of 'judge'.