translator

[trans-ley-ter, tranz-, trans-ley-ter, tranz-] / trænsˈleɪ tər, trænz-, ˈtræns leɪ tər, ˈtrænz- /

NOUN

interpreter

Synonyms

STRONGEST

linguist

STRONG

adapter cryptographer cryptologist decoder dragoman polyglot

WEAK

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Example Sentences

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He travelled to Angola with his long-term translator, Samer Suaifan.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Prosecutors believe he played a supporting role in the operation, acting primarily as a translator.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

The translator said no and asked what kind of “stuff,” to no reply, Deep said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

Before joining the Asian Journal, Steve worked as a freelance translator in 1982, and in September 1982, he became an instructor at Athenee Francais in Tokyo.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

Protected even by me when we went to Safeway together and I acted as her translator.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez