ARBITER: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for ARBITER?

Need another word that means the same as “arbiter”? Find 12 synonyms and 30 related words for “arbiter” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Arbiter” are: arbitrator, umpire, judge, authority, determiner, controller, director, governor, master, expert, pundit, critic

Arbiter as a Noun

Definitions of "Arbiter" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “arbiter” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• Someone chosen to judge and decide a disputed issue.
• Someone with the power to settle matters at will.
• A person who settles a dispute or has ultimate authority in a matter.
• A person whose views or actions have influence in a particular sphere.

Synonyms of "Arbiter" as a noun (12 Words)

arbitrator	An independent person or body officially appointed to settle a dispute. The facts of the case are put to an independent arbitrator.
authority	(usually plural) persons who exercise (administrative) control over others. She spoke with authority.
controller	A mechanism that controls the operation of a machine. A temperature controller.
critic	A person who expresses an unfavourable opinion of something. A theatre critic.
determiner	A person or thing that determines or decides something.
director	Member of a board of directors. The sales director.
expert	A person who is very knowledgeable about or skilful in a particular area. A financial expert.
governor	The head of a public institution. The governor of the Bank of England.
judge	A person who decides the results of a competition. She was a good judge of character.
master	Someone who holds a master s degree from academic institution. One of the old masters.
pundit	Someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field. Political pundits were tipping him for promotion.
umpire	An official at a baseball game. An umpire was appointed to settle the tax case.

Usage Examples of "Arbiter" as a noun

• An arbiter of taste.
• The critic was considered to be an arbiter of modern literature.
• She was the final arbiter on all matters of fashion.
• The Secretary of State is the final arbiter.

Associations of "Arbiter" (30 Words)

adjudge	Declare to be. The defaulter was adjudged to pay the whole amount.
adjudicate	Make a formal judgement on a disputed matter. The father adjudicated when the sons were quarreling over their inheritance.
arbitrate	(of an independent person or body) reach an authoritative judgement or settlement. The board has the power to arbitrate in disputes.
arbitration	The use of an arbitrator to settle a dispute. Tayside Regional Council called for arbitration to settle the dispute.
assessor	A person who is knowledgeable in a particular field and is called upon for advice, typically by a judge or committee of inquiry. The assessor interviews the candidates and observes them actually using the language.
call	A direction in a square dance given by the caller. A call to all sides to remain calm and refrain from violence.
choose	Pick out select or choose from a number of alternatives. I always choose the fish over the meat courses in this restaurant.
commandment	A divine rule, especially one of the Ten Commandments. She had followed her mother s commandments for long enough.
conclude	Decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion. The committee concluded the meeting.
conclusion	The last section of a communication. In conclusion I want to say.
decide	Cause to decide. The judge decided the case in favor of the plaintiff.
decision	The ability or tendency to make decisions quickly decisiveness. A decision unfavorable to the opposition.
definitive	A definitive postage stamp. A definitive verdict.
determination	A position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration. His determination showed in his every movement.
determine	Find out learn or determine with certainty usually by making an inquiry or other effort. He determined on a withdrawal of his forces.
deterministic	An inevitable consequence of antecedent sufficient causes. A deterministic theory.
irrevocable	Incapable of being retracted or revoked- Shakespeare. An irrevocable step.
judge	Judge tentatively or form an estimate of quantities or time. It is hard to judge whether such opposition is justified.
judgement	(law) the determination by a court of competent jurisdiction on matters submitted to it. County court judgements against individuals in debt.
legislate	Provide or prepare for (an occurrence. We cannot legislate how people spend their free time.
linesman	A person who installs or repairs electrical or telephone lines.
persuasiveness	The power to induce the taking of a course of action or the embracing of a point of view by means of argument or entreaty.
referee	Be a referee or umpire in a sports competition. He refereed two of the first round group matches.
resolve	Cause (a symptom or condition) to heal or subside. He resolved never to drink again.
resolved	Determined. Constance was resolved not to cry.
ruling	Currently exercising authority or influence. The ruling coalition.
select	Pick out select or choose from a number of alternatives. He joined his select team of young Intelligence operatives.
supervisor	A person who directs and oversees the work of a postgraduate research student.
tribunal	An assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business. An international war crimes tribunal.
umpire	Be a referee or umpire in a sports competition. He umpired the World Cup final.