impersonator
noun/ɪmˈpɜrsəneɪtər/
Frequency rank: #16,708 most common English word
Meaning
A person who imitates someone else's appearance, voice, or mannerisms, often for entertainment.
Example sentence
The famous impersonator performed spot-on impressions of three different politicians at the comedy show.
Synonyms & related words
- imitator
- mimic
- impressionist
- performer
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