Synonyms of interpreter
27 similar words
Another word for interpreter is explainer. Other synonyms of interpreter are translator, one who translates various forms of texts, Latiner, latimer and truchman.
Synonyms and similar words for interpreter
nounSynonym of translator, one who translates various forms of texts.
- translatorSynonym of interpreter, a person or thing that immediately interprets direct speech.
- one who translates various forms of texts
- LatinerSynonym of interpreter.
- latimerSynonym of interpreter.
- truchmanSynonym of interpreter.
- dragomanAn interpreter, especially for the Arabic and Turkish languages.
- dubash IndiaAn Indian translator or interpreter, particularly in their role as a household steward for British colonizers.
- linguisterA native interpreter assisting Europeans in colonial contexts.
nounSynonym of commentator, one who explains laws or scripture.
- commentator
- one who explains laws or scripture
nounSynonym of emissary, particularly in reference to Hermes or angels as messengers between humans and...
- emissary
- particularly in reference to Hermes or angels as messengers between humans and the divine
nounSynonym of guide, one who explains a thing, person, or group of people.
- guide
- one who explains a thing
- person
- or group of people
- ciceroneA guide who accompanies visitors and sightseers to museums, galleries, etc., and explains matters of archaeological...
- docent
- tour guide
nounSynonym of synonymy, the use of one term to explain another.
- synonymyThe use of synonyms to clarify or explain one's meaning.
nounSynonym of dictionary or glossary, a book that explains uncommon terms.
- dictionary or glossary
nounMore synonyms
- decoder
- elucidatorOne who elucidates.
- explainerA guide that explains a topic.
- explicatorOne who or that which explicates.
- expounderA person who expounds or explains.
- terp slangAn interpreter (person who translates).
Meaning of interpreter
- noun A person or thing that interprets the meaning of something for another, particularly.
- noun A person or thing that translates speech or signing, as opposed to texts.
- noun Synonym of translator, one who translates various forms of texts.
interpreter in other languages
Questions about synonyms of interpreter
- What is another word for interpreter?
- Interpreter has 27 synonyms on Word.ws, such as explainer, translator, one who translates various forms of texts, Latiner, latimer, truchman, dragoman and dubash.
- What does interpreter mean?
- Interpreter means a person or thing that interprets the meaning of something for another, particularly.
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