Interpreters

/ɪnˈtɜːrprətərz/ noun

Definition

People who translate spoken language from one language to another in real-time.

Etymology

From Latin 'interpres' (agent, mediator, one who explains), possibly connected to 'inter-' (between) and 'pretium' (price) or 'pres-' (to press/explain). The '-er' suffix marks an agent noun.

Kelly Says

Interpreters are invisible heroes of international diplomacy—a single mistranslation during Cold War negotiations could have started a war, which is why accuracy under pressure is their superpower.

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