NYT Dictionary

ARBITRATOR

/ˈɑrbɪ.ˌtreɪtər/

NounAR-bi-tra-torar-bi-tra-tor · 4 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2024, 2026

Meaning

A person to whom the authority to settle or judge a dispute is delegated.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English arbitrator, from Late Latin arbitrātor, from arbitror.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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