B2 adjective Formal

arbiter

/ˈɑːrbɪtər/

An arbiter is a person or authority who has the power to settle a dispute or decide what is right, acceptable, or fashionable. It can refer to a formal legal role or a metaphorical judge of cultural and social standards.

Ejemplos

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In our house, my mother is the final arbiter of which movies we watch on Friday night.

In our house, my mother is the final decider of which movies we watch on Friday night.

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The United Nations acted as an arbiter between the two warring nations to reach a peace treaty.

The United Nations acted as a mediator between the two warring nations to reach a peace treaty.

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Don't ask him for fashion advice; he thinks he's the arbiter of cool but his style is ten years old.

Don't ask him for fashion advice; he thinks he's the judge of cool but his style is ten years old.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
arbiter
Verb
arbitrate
Adverbio
arbitrarily
Adjetivo
arbitrary
Relacionado
arbitration
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Truco para recordar

Think of the word 'Arbitrate' (to settle). An 'Arbiter' is the 'er' (the person) who does the settling.

Quiz rápido

The Supreme Court is considered the final ___ of the Constitution in the United States.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: arbiter

Ejemplos

1

In our house, my mother is the final arbiter of which movies we watch on Friday night.

everyday

In our house, my mother is the final decider of which movies we watch on Friday night.

2

The United Nations acted as an arbiter between the two warring nations to reach a peace treaty.

formal

The United Nations acted as a mediator between the two warring nations to reach a peace treaty.

3

Don't ask him for fashion advice; he thinks he's the arbiter of cool but his style is ten years old.

informal

Don't ask him for fashion advice; he thinks he's the judge of cool but his style is ten years old.

4

The study explores how the church functioned as the sole arbiter of moral behavior during the Middle Ages.

academic

The study explores how the church functioned as the only decider of moral behavior during the Middle Ages.

5

The CEO remains the ultimate arbiter of all hiring decisions within the executive department.

business

The CEO remains the ultimate decider of all hiring decisions within the executive department.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
arbiter
Verb
arbitrate
Adverbio
arbitrarily
Adjetivo
arbitrary
Relacionado
arbitration

Colocaciones comunes

final arbiter the person who makes the last decision
arbiter of taste someone who determines what is fashionable
sole arbiter the only person with the power to decide
independent arbiter a neutral party who settles a disagreement
moral arbiter someone who determines right from wrong

Frases Comunes

arbiter of elegance

a person who defines high style

ultimate arbiter

the highest authority for a decision

final arbiter of truth

the person or thing that determines what is factual

Se confunde a menudo con

arbiter vs arbitrator

An arbitrator is specifically a professional appointed to settle a legal dispute, while an arbiter can be used for cultural or social authorities.

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Notas de uso

Use 'arbiter' when describing someone with significant cultural influence or final decision-making power. It carries a more formal and elevated tone than 'judge' or 'decider'.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use 'arbiter' when they mean 'arbitrary'. Remember that 'arbiter' is the person (noun), whereas 'arbitrary' describes a decision made without logic (adjective).

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Truco para recordar

Think of the word 'Arbitrate' (to settle). An 'Arbiter' is the 'er' (the person) who does the settling.

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Origen de la palabra

From the Latin 'arbiter', meaning a witness, judge, or one who goes somewhere to see or hear a matter.

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun Often followed by the preposition 'of' The plural form is 'arbiters'
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Contexto cultural

In high fashion and literature, certain critics or magazines like Vogue are often referred to as 'arbiters of taste'.

Quiz rápido

The Supreme Court is considered the final ___ of the Constitution in the United States.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: arbiter

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