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Meaning of impersonation
The act of impersonating someone or something.
Etymology of impersonation
The word "impersonation" originates from the Latin words "in" meaning "in" or "on" and "persona" meaning "person" or "mask", with the suffix "-ation" which forms a noun indicating a process or action.
Historically, the term has been used to describe the act of taking on a character or role, often in a theatrical context.
Synonyms
mimicry
imitation
simulation
impersonating
emulation
copying
simulation
parody
caricature
mockery
spoof
satire
burlesque
travesty
masquerade
disguise
pretence
deception
forgery
counterfeiting
replication
reproduction
duplication
falsification
misrepresentation
pretension
charade
pantomime
acting
performance
portrayal
representation
enactment
reenactment
simulation
impersonalization
Definitions
- The act of impersonating someone, especially a famous person, in a theatrical performance or on a radio/television program.
- * The act of pretending to be someone else, typically in order to deceive or entertain people.
Usage Examples
- The comedian's impersonation of the president was hilarious.
- * The identity theft was a result of impersonation of the victim's online profiles.