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impersonation

/ɪmˌpɛrˈsɒnɪˌeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does impersonation mean?

noun

The act of imitating or pretending to be someone else, often in a way that is not genuine or authentic. An instance of this act, especially in a performance or representation.

Example

"The actor's impersonation of the famous politician was uncanny, but some critics felt it was in poor taste."

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