impersonator

C1
US /ˌɪmˈpɝːsəneɪtɝ/
noun Freq #30165

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    someone who (fraudulently) assumes the appearance of another

  2. 2
    noun

    One who fraudulently impersonates another person.

  3. 3
    noun

    An entertainer whose act is based upon performing impressions of others.

Etymology

From impersonate + -or.

Thesaurus

Synonyms
1 noun · someone who (fraudulently)... imitator
2 noun · one who fraudulently... impostor
3 noun · an entertainer whose act is... impressionist
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Word family
Derived forms impersonatress

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