arbitrator — A neutral person chosen to settle a dispute between parties, especially in legal or business matters.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A neutral person chosen to settle a dispute between parties, especially in legal or business matters.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɑrbɪˌtreɪtər/
Example Sentences
- When the pizza delivery was two hours late, mom became the arbitrator between dad's hunger rage and the delivery guy's excuses.
- The labor dispute was resolved when both parties agreed to accept the arbitrator's final decision.
- My cat thinks she's the arbitrator when my dogs fight over toys, but she just steals the toy and runs away.
arbitrator
NOUN[/ˈɑrbɪˌtreɪtər/]
A neutral person chosen to settle a dispute between parties, especially in legal or business matters.
The wise judge became the arbitrator in the border dispute between the two kings.
ARBIT(referee) + RATOR(one who acts) — the referee became the arbitrator between the angry merchants.
The loud debaters fell silent as the head chef became the arbitrator.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'arbiter' meaning judge or witness. In ancient Rome, an arbiter was an impartial third party who settled disputes, which evolved into our modern meaning of 'mediator' or 'judge in arbitration.'
Breakdown
arbiter (Latin root meaning 'judge/witness') + -ator (agent suffix meaning 'one who does')
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“When the pizza delivery was two hours late, mom became the arbitrator between dad's hunger rage and the delivery guy's excuses.”
“The labor dispute was resolved when both parties agreed to accept the arbitrator's final decision.”
“My cat thinks she's the arbitrator when my dogs fight over toys, but she just steals the toy and runs away.”
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