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re-enactor

American  
[ree-en-akt-er] / ˌri ɛnˈækt ər /

noun

  • re-enactors
    plural
  1. someone who re-enacts something, especially a historical event; someone who impersonates a person from a historical period in a recreational or educational context.


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"I'd been in a relationship with a 15th Century re-enactor so I knew what I was getting into."

From BBC ● Dec. 31, 2022

In reality, according to the indictment, Drake was a Civil War re-enactor who regularly participated in events at Cedar Creek until he was expelled from his unit in 2014.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 6, 2022

But fringe characters, including “Dr. Seduction” and a Gladiator re-enactor who calls himself “Nero,” have also jumped at the chance of replacing Ms. Raggi, who trails badly in the polls.

From New York Times ● Oct. 2, 2021

In Waterford, historical re-enactor Bonnie Massing stripped down to her underwear - such as it was, an ankle-length petticoat and blouse - to cool off as temperatures hit 90 degrees Saturday at Waterford Heritage Days.

From Washington Times ● Jul. 24, 2019

It’s not until the film’s closing minutes that one choked-up re-enactor makes an explicit connection to “today’s world.”

From Slate ● Sep. 5, 2018

The military re-enactors, he said, are no longer welcome.

From New York Times ● Apr. 26, 2023

He feels the fact they are both re-enactors means they can appreciate each other more.

From BBC ● Dec. 31, 2022

Black powder, the original form of gunpowder, is not just for fireworks and Civil War re-enactors.

From Washington Times ● Aug. 11, 2022

Don’t miss the terrifying “tooth extractor” used by late-1800s pioneers or the fascinating current photo exhibit featuring the historical re-enactors Buffalo Soldiers of Seattle.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 27, 2022

Hallisey says these are the folks they really cater to: collectors, re-enactors, and people who maintain an interest in ancient Norse spirituality.

From The Verge ● Jun. 27, 2022

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