What does arbitro in Italian mean?

What is the meaning of the word arbitro in Italian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use arbitro in Italian.

The word arbitro in Italian means arbitrator, arbiter, referee. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word arbitro

arbitrator

sostantivo maschile (chi dirime una vertenza) (Legal)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
I contendenti si rivolsero ad un arbitro per risolvere la questione.
The litigants went to an arbitrator to help them resolve the issue.

arbiter

sostantivo maschile (chi può agire, decidere)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Sei arbitro del tuo destino.
You're the arbiter of your own destiny.

referee

sostantivo maschile (sport) (sport)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
L'arbitro fischiò la fine della partita.
The referee blew his whistle to signal the game was over.

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