town crier

US /ˈtaʊn ˌkraɪ.ər/
UK /ˈtaʊn ˌkraɪ.ər/
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町の触れ役, 触れ役

an official of a town or village who makes public announcements in the streets

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The town crier announced the king's decree.
町の触れ役が王の布告を発表した。
In ancient times, the town crier was an important source of news.
古代では、町の触れ役は重要なニュース源だった。