Synonyms of arbitrator

arbitrator

noun

ˈär-bə-ˌtrā-tər 

as in referee

a person who impartially decides or resolves a dispute or controversy

the couple finally agreed to let the salesclerk be the final arbitrator and tell them which shirt looked best

Synonyms & Similar Words

• referee
• judge
• umpire
• arbiter
• negotiator
• moderator
• magistrate
• adjudicator
• jurist
• mediator
• intermediary
• conciliator
• peacemaker
• justice
• intermediate
• mediatrix
• reconciler
• troubleshooter
• decider
• go-between

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of arbitrator

The agreement requires them to pursue their claims against Stake before a private arbitrator rather than in court, the judge said. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2026

Dern served as an arbitrator and mediator in entertainment and labor disputes starting in 1967. — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 21 July 2026

The arbitrators threw out 14% of the cases, ruling in favor of Kaiser’s motion for summary judgment, and dismissed an additional 5% of cases on technical or procedural grounds. — Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026

The Blue Jackets and Greaves can avoid that hearing by reaching terms on a new contract any time between now and the point at which the arbitrator begins deliberating after hearing both sides’ arguments. — Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 20 July 2026