Umpire

Pronunciation: /ˈʌmˌpaɪər/

Umpire (noun)

  1. a person who makes decisions in a sports game, like baseball or tennis.
  2. a person who settles disagreements between people or groups.

Examples

  • The umpire signaled the end of the match.
  • An umpire must remain impartial during the game.

Common collocations: signal a decision, remain impartial, argue with the umpire, settle a disagreement, resolve conflicts

Synonyms of Umpire

Formal

Neutral

Informal