interpreter

/ˌɪntˈɝpɹətɚ/ · 4 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. someone who mediates between speakers of different languages
2. someone who uses art to represent something
   “his paintings reveal a sensitive interpreter of nature”
3. an advocate who represents someone else's policy or purpose
   “the meeting was attended by spokespersons for all the major organs of government”
4. (computer science) a program that translates and executes source language statements one line at a time

Synonyms for interpreter

• translator
• spokesperson
• representative
• voice
• interpretive program