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Impersonator (noun) means a performer who imitates other people, especially celebrities, for entertainment. Example: “The Elvis impersonator drew a huge crowd at the fair.”
noun
1
A performer who imitates other people, especially celebrities, for entertainment.
"The Elvis impersonator drew a huge crowd at the fair."
2
Someone who fraudulently pretends to be another person.
"Police caught an impersonator posing as a delivery driver."
How to use impersonator
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who copies or pretends to be another person, either as entertainment or as a scam.
Common pairings
celebrity impersonator
a convincing impersonator
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Etymology
From impersonate + -or.
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Rhymes for impersonator
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What does “impersonator” mean?
The word “impersonator” means a performer who imitates other people, especially celebrities, for entertainment. In plain terms, someone who copies or pretends to be another person, either as entertainment or as a scam.
How do you use “impersonator” in a sentence?
Here is “impersonator” used in a sentence: “The Elvis impersonator drew a huge crowd at the fair.”
What is another word for “impersonator”?
Words with a similar meaning to “impersonator” include imitator, mimic and mimicker.
What part of speech is “impersonator”?
“Impersonator” is a noun.
How many meanings does “impersonator” have?
“Impersonator” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a performer who imitates other people, especially celebrities, for entertainment.
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