English · Word Candidate

interpreter

/ɪnˈtɜː.pɹɪ.tə/

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Also seen as: interpreters

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Meaning · English

A person or thing that interprets the meaning of something for another, particularly

Noun

... an interpreter of dreams ...

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A person or thing that interprets the meaning of something for another — A person or thing that translates speech or signing, as opposed to texts.

Noun

A Japanese man who is tried before a German court is assisted by an interpreter in making oral statements.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “interpreter” mean?

A person or thing that interprets the meaning of something for another, particularly

Is “interpreter” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.