imitator

[ˈɪm.ɪ.teɪ.tər]

imitator Definition

• 1. a person or thing that copies the behavior or actions of another
• 2. a person who impersonates someone else, especially for entertainment

Using imitator: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "imitator" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The parrot was a good imitator of human speech.

• Example

  He is an imitator of famous actors and politicians.

• Example

  She became a successful Elvis Presley imitator.

imitator Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for imitator

• copycat
• emulator
• mimic
• impersonator
• parodist

Phrases with imitator

• poor imitation

  a copy or representation that is not as good as the original

  Example

  The painting was a poor imitation of the original masterpiece.

• imitation leather

  a synthetic material made to look like leather

  Example

  The couch was covered in imitation leather.

• imitation crab

  a type of seafood made from processed fish meat that is shaped to resemble crab meat

  Example

  The sushi roll contained imitation crab.

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Summary: imitator in Brief

An 'imitator' [ˈɪm.ɪ.teɪ.tər] is a person or thing that copies the behavior or actions of another, or a person who impersonates someone else, especially for entertainment. Examples include a parrot imitating human speech or someone becoming a successful Elvis Presley imitator. 'Imitator' can also refer to poor imitations, such as a painting that is not as good as the original.