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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The Glaswegian has for several years had a sign language interpreter onstage at his shows.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

He spoke only to confirm his identity and was assisted by an interpreter in the dock.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Maria Superata, a geisha expert who has worked with them as an interpreter, explained that the show "combines all of the traditional performing arts that you can see in Japan".

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Mr. Guirgis is in many ways an ideal interpreter of the material.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

But the rumor was that, as an interpreter, he had access to information from fellow Isseis that he later used to buy his release.

From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston

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