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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

impostor

/ɪmˈpɒstrə/ noun · British & US
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What does impostor mean?

noun

A person who pretends to be something they are not, often in order to deceive or gain an advantage. A person who is not what they claim to be.

Example

"The company's CEO was accused of being an impostor, having fabricated his entire business background."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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