arbitrator meaning

Definition of arbitrator

1. someone chosen to judge and decide a disputed issue
   • the critic was considered to be an arbiter of modern literature
   • the arbitrator's authority derived from the consent of the disputants
   • an umpire was appointed to settle the tax case

   Synonyms: arbiter, umpire

   Type of: evaluator

   Kinds: third party

   Related forms: arbitrate

How to pronounce arbitrator

arbitrator is pronounced /ˈɑrbɪtreɪtɚ/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.