Arbitrator vs. Mediator

Arbitratornoun

A person to whom the authority to settle or judge a dispute is delegated.

Arbitratornoun

A person, or one of two or more persons, chosen by parties who have a controversy, to determine their differences. See Arbitration.

Arbitratornoun

One who has the power of deciding or prescribing without control; a ruler; a governor.

Arbitratornoun

someone chosen to judge and decide a disputed issue

Mediatornoun

One who negotiates between parties seeking mutual agreement.

Mediatornoun

A chemical substance transmitting information to a targeted cell.

Mediatornoun

One who mediates; especially, one who interposes between parties at variance for the purpose of reconciling them; hence, an intercessor.

Mediatornoun

a negotiator who acts as a link between parties