imitator

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun someone who (fraudulently) assumes the appearance of another
  2. noun someone who copies the words or behavior of another

Etymology

From French imitateur, derived from Latin imitātor, equivalent to imitate + -or.

In classic literature

Synonyms

impersonator

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