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impersonation

noun

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. More about impersonation at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

  1. A representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect.
  2. Pretending to be another person.
  3. Imitating the mannerisms of another person.

Origin

From im- + person + -ation or impersonate + -ion.

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