Arbitrator and Referee

Arbitrator

Arbitrator noun - A person who impartially decides or resolves a dispute or controversy.
Usage example: the couple finally agreed to let the salesclerk be the final arbitrator and tell them which shirt looked best
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Synonyms for Arbitrator

Referee is a synonym for arbitrator in judge topic. In some cases you can use "Referee" instead a noun "Arbitrator", when it comes to topics like person, decide, adjudicator, arbiter. popular alternative

Referee

Referee noun - A person who impartially decides or resolves a dispute or controversy.
Usage example: served as the unofficial referee in disputes over the family business
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Synonyms for Referee

Arbitrator is a synonym for referee in umpire topic. You can use "Arbitrator" instead a noun "Referee", if it concerns topics such as person, judge, decide, arbiter. popular alternative

How words are described

former former arbitrator former referee
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