subtitler UK /ˈsʌbˌtaɪt(ə)lə/US /ˈsʌbˌtaɪt(ə)l(ə)r/ noun3 •A person who transcribes or translates subtitles (for an audiovisual work).It was an error introduced by the subtitler, not the screenwriter. •A software package that assists in creating subtitles for movies, documentaries, etc. •A person who writes subtitles (for a book, newspaper, etc.).The newspaper column's subtitler could not be identified. formssubtitlers