town crier
US /ˈtaʊn ˌkraɪ.ər/
UK /ˈtaʊn ˌkraɪ.ər/
1.
pregoeiro
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.
O pregoeiro anunciou o decreto do rei.
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In ancient times, the town crier was an important source of news.
Nos tempos antigos, o pregoeiro era uma importante fonte de notícias.