interpreter

[in-tur-pri-ter] / ɪnˈtɜr prɪ tər /

NOUN

translator

Synonyms

STRONGEST

artist commentator editor exponent linguist philosopher scholar writer

STRONG

analyst annotator biographer critic decoder delegate exegete expositor guide professor reviewer speaker spokesperson

WEAK

explicator glossographer paraphraser

Example Sentences

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“Someone tapped me on the shoulder and said, ‘Are you the interpreter for Jia Zhangke?

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Moving to Los Angeles at 23, she initially served as a clinical interpreter and court interpreter.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

The packer added it was down to "harassment linked to my health condition" and "because of my lack of English and my need for a Polish interpreter" .

From BBC • May 10, 2026

Anthony moved back to Northern Ireland as an adult and met Kristina, who was already working as an interpreter.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Although K.D. was counseling me to study law, I had my heart set on being an interpreter or a clerk in the Native Affairs Department.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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