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impersonator

American  
[im-pur-suh-ney-ter] / ɪmˈpɜr səˌneɪ tər /

noun

  1. a person who pretends to be another.

  2. an actor who impersonates specific persons or types of persons as a form of entertainment.

  3. female impersonator.

Etymology

Origin of impersonator

First recorded in 1850–55; impersonate + -or 2

Example Sentences

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“Hi, everybody. I want to welcome you all to my movie,” the impersonator said in a Slovenian accent.

From Los Angeles Times

The court heard impersonators could be paid up to £2,000 for passing a test.

From BBC

“People today love to connect with the villain,” said the viral Grinch impersonator.

From Los Angeles Times

And no impersonator, however convincing the outfit, will do.

From The Wall Street Journal

When I woke up, I was pretty sure a purple wig-wearing Michael Jackson impersonator was not my type.

From Los Angeles Times

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