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imposter

/ɪmˈpɒstər/ noun · British & US
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What does imposter mean?

noun

A person who pretends to be something they are not, especially someone who pretends to have qualities, achievements, or status they do not really have.

Example

"The company's CEO was exposed as an imposter who had fabricated his entire career."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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