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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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• re-enactors
  plural

Example Sentences

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re-enactor re-enactors

"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

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

“We drove out to New Jersey to see a battle re-enactment. I talked to a re-enactor and he said it was a great family thing to do,” said Miller, whose wife also participates.

From Washington Times ● Oct. 1, 2019

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 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

He added that re-enactors from Canada were reluctant to come down for the event.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 28, 2022

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

From Washington Times ● Aug. 11, 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