interprétariat

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French

Etymology

From interprète + -ariat, on the model of secrétariat (suffix -at).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɛ̃.tɛʁ.pʁe.ta.ʁja/
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Noun

interprétariat m (countable and uncountable, plural interprétariats)

  1. (translation studies) interpreting; interpreting studies

Usage notes

  • This term is sometimes frowned upon because of its irregular formation; interprétation is generally preferred.

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