noun

arbitrator

arbitrator, mediator

An arbitrator was appointed to settle the dispute.

An arbitrator was appointed to settle the dispute.

Both sides agreed to accept the arbitrator's decision.

Both sides agreed to accept the arbitrator's decision.

((an arbitrator)) ((for sth.)) a person who settles (sth.) An arbitrator was appointed for the labor dispute.

Synonyms: mediator, judge, umpire, referee

From Latin 'arbitrari' (to judge). The suffix '-or' denotes a person who performs an action.

Think of an 'arbiter' who makes a final decision in a dispute.

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