Pronunciation

/ɪnˈtɜːprɪtər/

Definitions

• Noun: A person who translates spoken or written words from one language into another. For example: “The conference hired professional interpreters for the foreign delegates.”
• Noun (figurative): A person or device that explains or deciphers information that might be difficult to understand otherwise. For example: “A good teacher acts as an interpreter between complex theories and students’ understanding.”

Phrases

• “Simultaneous interpreter” refers to an interpreter who translates orally while someone speaks, typically used in conferences or meetings.
• “Sign language interpreter” is someone who facilitates communication between deaf people and those who can hear by translating between sign language and spoken language.
• “Interpreter service” refers to the provision of interpreting services, often provided by agencies or professionals for various settings such as legal, medical, or business contexts.

Example Sentences

• Noun (language): “She’s been working as a French-English interpreter at the United Nations for years.”
• Noun (figurative): “The new software update includes an interpreter feature that helps users decode technical jargon.”

Synonyms

• Translator (in the context of converting languages)
• Interpreter (in the figurative sense, may be replaced with ‘mediator’, ’explainer’, ‘decoder’)