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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."

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

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