The difference between Interpreter and Tour guide

When used as nouns, interpreter means one who listens to a speaker in one language and relates that utterance to the audience in a different language. contrasted with translator, whereas tour guide means a person who provides assistance and information to people on organised tours.


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  1. Interpreter as a noun (translation studies):

    One who listens to a speaker in one language and relates that utterance to the audience in a different language. Contrasted with translator.

    Examples:

    "A Japanese man who is tried before a German court is assisted by an interpreter in making oral statements."

  2. Interpreter as a noun (figuratively):

    One who explains something, such as an art exhibit. One who does heritage interpretation.

  3. Interpreter as a noun (computing):

    A program which executes another program written in a programming language other than machine code.

    Examples:

    "Programs written in the BASIC language are usually run through an interpreter, though some can be compiled."

  1. Tour guide as a noun:

    A person who provides assistance and information to people on organised tours.