A scanlator is a term used in the manga and anime community to describe a person or a group of individuals who scan, translate, and edit manga or comics for distribution online. Synonyms for the term scanlator could be a fan translator, manga scanlation group, fan scanlation team, manga scanlation community, or manga translation collective. While the term scanlator is commonly used, these synonyms have emerged over time as individuals within the manga and anime community continue to work together to share their favorite content with other fans around the world. Regardless of the terminology used, these groups and individuals play a crucial role in making manga accessible to fans worldwide.