dragoman
/ˈdræɡəmən/
noun
- A person who works as a translator or guide, especially in countries where Arabic, Turkish, or Persian is spoken.
- In the 19th century, a dragoman was essential for any European traveling through the Ottoman Empire.
- The dragoman helped the tourists understand the ancient inscriptions at the mosque.
- Our dragoman arranged meetings with local merchants and translated our conversations.
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