translator
Americannoun
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Also translater a person who translates.
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Television. a relay station that receives programming on one frequency and rebroadcasts it at another frequency for improved local reception.
Etymology
Origin of translator
1350–1400; Middle English translatour (< Middle French ) < Late Latin translātor ( Latin: “one who transfers a thing”); translate, -tor
Example Sentences
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"The translator just laughed. I'm not used to doing interviews at half-time when the adrenaline's flowing, so I spoke far too quickly."
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
"I want to continue the high energy that we brought to the first film," he said through a translator.
From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026
Forgoing his translator, Murakami said that while certain factions of Japanese society still don’t approve of his practice, “step by step, the younger generation is understanding.”
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026
"It was a great day," Matsuyama said through a translator.
From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026
A translator was called in to make sure there was no confusion.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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