translator

American  

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

noun

1. Also translater a person who translates.

2. Television. a relay station that receives programming on one frequency and rebroadcasts it at another frequency for improved local reception.

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Etymology

Origin of translator

1350–1400; Middle English translatour (< Middle French ) < Late Latin translātor ( Latin: “one who transfers a thing”); translate, -tor

Example Sentences

She previously lived in Japan, where she worked as a translator for two decades.

From Los Angeles Times

A scheduled talk fell through when the White House at the last minute realized it hadn’t arranged a translator.

From The Wall Street Journal

An acclaimed translator, Ms. Ruden is at her best when she sticks close to the text.

From The Wall Street Journal

In court footage released by prosecutors, a man with a British accent speaks via a translator from inside a barred cage, which is standard practice for many Russian hearings.

From BBC

Actors, photographers, videographers, artists, animators, voice actors, sound designers, set designers, copywriters, editors and translators all stand to lose their work.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• linguist