interpreter

1. A person or thing that interprets the meaning of something for another, particularly:Examples: "... an interpreter of dreams ..."; "[…] the Priest or Medicine-man […] early appeared on the plantation and found his function as the healer of the sick, the interpreter of the Unknown […] and the one who rudely but picturesquely expressed the longing, disappointment, and resentment of a stolen and oppressed people."

2. A person or thing that interprets the meaning of something for another, particularly:Examples: "A Japanese man who is tried before a German court is assisted by an interpreter in making oral statements."; "... [[when you ſallie vpon him, ſpeake what terrible Language you will: though you vnderſtand it not your ſelues, no matter: for we must not ſeeme to vnderſtand him, vnleſſe ſome one among vs, whom wee must produce for an Interpreter."; "I had many Acquaintance among Persons of the best Fashion, and being always attended by my Interpreter, the Conversation we had was not disagreeable."

3. A person or thing that interprets the meaning of something for another, particularly:Synonyms: translator, one who translates various forms of texts, translator, Latiner, latimer, truchman, dragoman, dubashobsolete

4. A person or thing that interprets the meaning of something for another, particularly:Examples: "... the holy fathers interpretours of holy scrypture ..."; "Then said Christian to the Interpreter, Expound this matter more fully to me."Synonyms: commentator, one who explains laws or scriptureobsolete

5. A person or thing that interprets the meaning of something for another, particularly:Synonyms: emissary, particularly in reference to Hermes or angels as messengers between humans and the divineobsolete

6. A person or thing that interprets the meaning of something for another, particularly:Examples: "At the historic site, there are a number of interpreters who demonstrate ancient crafts."; "A severe interpreter might say that the mere facts of their relation to each other, the melancholy position of this woman who depended on his will, made a standing banquet for his delight in dominating."Synonyms: guide, one who explains a thing, person, or group of people, cicerone, docent, tour guideuncommon