translator

noun

trans·​la·​tor tran(t)ˈslātə(r) 

traan-, 

-nzˈl-

plural -s

: one that translates: such as

a

: one that translates or renders from one language or system to another

b

British : a repairer of clothing, umbrellas, or old shoes

c

: the relay apparatus used in translation : repeater

d

: a part of a dial telephone system that controls the routing of the connection

Word History

Etymology

Middle English translatour, translatore, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French translatour, from Latin translator, from translatus + -or

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Rhymes for translator

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• creator
• curator
• debater
• deflator
• dictator
• dilator
• equator
• locator
• mutator
• piscator
• pronator