Impersonator: meaning, definitions and examples
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impersonator
[ ษชmหpษหsษหneษชtษr ]
entertainment
A person who pretends to be someone else, especially for entertainment purposes. Impersonators often mimic the appearance, voice, and mannerisms of famous individuals.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He is a talented impersonator who can imitate various celebrities.
- The comedian's impersonator act was a hit with the audience.
Translations
Translations of the word "impersonator" in other languages:
๐ต๐น imitador
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเคเคฒเคเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Imitator
๐ฎ๐ฉ peniru
๐บ๐ฆ ัะผััะฐัะพั
๐ต๐ฑ naลladowca
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฎใพใญ่ธไบบ
๐ซ๐ท imitateur
๐ช๐ธ imitador
๐น๐ท taklitรงi
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ชจ๋ฐฉ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูููููุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ napodobitel
๐ธ๐ฐ napodobiteฤพ
๐จ๐ณ ๆจกไปฟ่
๐ธ๐ฎ posnemovalec
๐ฎ๐ธ eftirlรญkingamaรฐur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะตะปัะบัะตััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแขแแขแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tษqlidรงi
๐ฒ๐ฝ imitador
Etymology
The word 'impersonator' originated from the combination of the prefix 'im-' meaning 'not' or 'without' and the word 'personator' which means 'someone who assumes the identity of another person'. The term has been used in the entertainment industry for decades to describe performers who mimic or imitate famous personalities for comedic or artistic purposes.
See also: depersonalization, depersonalize, depersonalizing, impersonate, impersonation, nonperson, people, personable, personage, personages, personal, personalities, personality, personalizer, personally, personification, personified, personify, personifying, personnel, persons.