interpreter

in-ter-pre-ter · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A person who translates spoken words from one language to another, especially in real-time.

  2. 2.

    A person who explains or gives their understanding of something.

  3. 3.

    (Computing) A program that executes code directly without prior compilation.

Forms

plural: interpreters

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    sign language interpreter — Someone who translates between spoken language and sign language
  • •
    court interpreter — A professional who translates in legal proceedings
  • •
    conference interpreter — Someone who translates at international meetings and events

Related words

See also: interpret, interpretation, translator
Synonyms: linguist, translator

Etymology

From Latin interpres ("agent, negotiator, interpreter"), possibly from inter ("between") + pretium ("price, value").