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Impersonation: meaning, definitions and examples

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impersonation

 

[ ɪmˌpɜːrsəˈneɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in social media

The act of pretending to be someone else online, usually for deceptive purposes. This may involve creating fake profiles or using someone else's identity without their consent.

Synonyms

impersonating, mimicry, posing as someone else

Examples of usage

  • The scammer was caught engaging in impersonation on social media platforms.
  • Impersonation can lead to serious consequences, such as identity theft.
Context #2 | Noun

in acting

The act of imitating the voice, mannerisms, or appearance of another person as a form of performance or entertainment. It is commonly seen in comedy or theatrical performances.

Synonyms

imitation, performance, portrayal

Examples of usage

  • His impersonation of the famous actor was so accurate that the audience burst into laughter.
  • Impersonation requires a skilled actor to capture the essence of the character being portrayed.

Translations

Translations of the word "impersonation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 imitação

🇮🇳 छद्मवेश

🇩🇪 Imitation

🇮🇩 peniruan

🇺🇦 імітація

🇵🇱 naśladowanie

🇯🇵 模倣

🇫🇷 imitation

🇪🇸 imitación

🇹🇷 taklit

🇰🇷 모방

🇸🇦 تقليد

🇨🇿 napodobování

🇸🇰 napodobňovanie

🇨🇳 模仿

🇸🇮 posnemanje

🇮🇸 eftirlíking

🇰🇿 еліктеу

🇬🇪 იმიტაცია

🇦🇿 təqlid

🇲🇽 imitación

Etymology

The word 'impersonation' has its roots in the Latin word 'impersonare', which means 'to represent or act a part'. The term has been used since the late 18th century to denote the act of imitating another person for various purposes. Over the years, impersonation has evolved to encompass both deceptive online practices and theatrical performances, showcasing the versatility of this word in different contexts.

See also: depersonalization, depersonalize, depersonalizing, impersonate, impersonator, nonperson, people, personable, personage, personages, personal, personalities, personality, personalizer, personally, personification, personified, personify, personifying, personnel, persons.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,802, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.