noun
Refers to a person who makes a formal decision or settles a dispute, such as in a competition, court, or arbitration setting.
彼はコンテストの審判者に選ばれた。
He was chosen as a judge for the contest.
審判者は公平な判断を下さなければならない。
The arbitrator must make a fair decision.
裁判官 is a judge in a court of law, whereas 審判者 is broader and can include arbitrators or judges in non-legal contexts.
Compound of 審判 (しんぱん, 'judgment') and 者 (しゃ, 'person').