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impostor

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈpɒstə/

The English word “impostor” has 3 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. Someone who attempts to deceive by using an assumed name or identity.
  2. A sprite or animation integrated into a three-dimensional scene to look like part of the 3D world.
  3. A term referenced in an unusual grammatical person.

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French imposteur, respelled in the Latin manner; ultimately from Latin impositor, agent form of Latin imponere (“to impose”).

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