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Word of the Day: ARBITER

Oct 3, 2023

arbiter (noun) - a judge or person granted power to decide a dispute; someone with influence in deciding what is fashionable or socially desirable; a tastemaker

BREAKDOWN: ARBIT- (judge) + -ER (one who does)

arbitrary (adj) - based on random choice, whim, or personal judgment; of unspecified value in math; autocratic or tyrannical

“Those who govern must see how the people react to administration. Ultimately, the people are the final arbiters.” —Lal Bahadur Shastri