translator
|trans/la/tor|
B1
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/trænzˈleɪtər/
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/trænzˈleɪtə/
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Etymology
Etymology Information
'translator' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'translator', where 'trans-' meant 'across' and 'lator' meant 'bearer'.
Historical Evolution
'translator' changed from the Latin word 'translator' and eventually became the modern English word 'translator'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one who carries across', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'one who translates written text'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who translates written text from one language to another.
The translator worked tirelessly to convert the novel into English.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40