plural arbiters
1
: a person who is considered to be an authority on what is right, good, or proper
—often + of
an arbiter of fashion/manners/grammar
He is regarded as an arbiter of taste in the world of jazz.
2
: a person who has the power to settle an argument between people
The mayor will act as the final arbiter in any disputes between board members.
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“Arbiter.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/arbiter. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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