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 interpreter interpreter /ˌɪnˈtɝːprətɝ/

noun

  1. () Someone who mediates between speakers of different languages  ( translator , interpreter )
    someone who mediates between speakers of different languages
      The interpreter facilitated communication between people who spoke different languages.
    The interpreter facilitated communication between people who spoke different languages.
  2. () Someone who uses art to represent something  ( interpreter )
    someone who uses art to represent something
     His paintings reveal a sensitive interpreter of nature
    his paintings reveal a sensitive interpreter of nature
     She was famous as an interpreter of Shakespearean roles
    she was famous as an interpreter of Shakespearean roles
  3. (computing) a program that translates and executes source language statements one line at a time  ( interpreter , interpretive program )
    (computing) a program that translates and executes source language statements one line at a time
  4. An advocate who represents someone else's policy or purpose  ( interpreter , spokesperson , voice , representative )
    an advocate who represents someone else's policy or purpose
     The meeting was attended by spokespersons for all the major organs of government
    the meeting was attended by spokespersons for all the major organs of government