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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

She was taken aback when one student, a third-generation Minuteman re-enactor, later told her he had hung up his tricorn and musket.

From New York Times Jul. 2, 2021

“It’s a free living history event based on the Civil War,” said re-enactor and event coordinator Stephen Wolfsberger.

From Washington Times Aug. 5, 2017

Frank embarks on an emotional affair with, of all things, a Civil War re-enactor; LeAnn and Tom have an eerie election-night conversation about déjà vu.

From Slate Jun. 1, 2017

Ralph Archbold, 75, a popular re-enactor who portrayed Benjamin Franklin in Philadelphia for more than 40 years and married a woman who portrays Betsy Ross, died on March 25.

From Seattle Times Apr. 7, 2017

The couple own horses and met at a banquet for historical cavalry re-enactors.

From BBC Dec. 31, 2022

The rollout was not without hiccups, including concerns from some military re-enactors who have canceled events out of fear of running afoul of the new law.

From New York Times Oct. 9, 2022

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

From Washington Times Aug. 11, 2022

Meanwhile, on the Pilgrim settlement part of the museum, thatched roofs on the Colonial homes had been recently repaired, and numerous re-enactors milled about in detailed period outfits.

From Seattle Times Aug. 10, 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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