What is another word for interpreter?

Pronunciation: [ɪntˈɜːpɹɪtə] (IPA)

An interpreter is commonly known as someone who translates spoken languages, but there are several synonyms that can be used interchangeably with this term. A translator is an interpreter who specializes in translating written materials, while an intepretant is the person who is being interpreted for. A linguist is another synonym which refers to someone with expertise in several languages. A guide or escort sometimes serve as interpreters for tourists, and a sign language interpreter is skilled in interpreting to and from sign language. Lastly, an arbiter is an interpreter who serves as a mediator or judge in disputes, often with legal or diplomatic implications.

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Usage examples for Interpreter

They do not understand Him, because they have not that thirst for truth and righteousness which is the best interpreter of His words.
"The Expositor's Bible: The Gospel of St. John, Vol. I"
Marcus Dods
Betty, who never left anyone out, talked to Miranda, and acted as interpreter.
"The Furnace"
Rose Macaulay
Ay; I have written it with that object Scanlan asked me to be his interpreter, and I have kept my pledge.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever

Famous quotes with Interpreter

  • I'm the interpreter. I'm the one who takes your words and brings them to life. I was trained to sing and dance and laugh, and that's what I want to do.
    Aaliyah
  • An interpreter must give his blood to the work interpreted.
    Claude Arrau
  • Conscience is the perfect interpreter of life.
    Karl Barth
  • The soul, fortunately, has an interpreter - often an unconscious, but still a truthful interpreter - in the eye.
    Charlotte Bronte
  • Real worth requires no interpreter: its everyday deeds form its emblem.
    Nicolas de Chamfort

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