Meaning of the word impostor in English
What does impostor mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
impostor
US /ɪmˈpɑː.stɚ/
UK /ɪmˈpɒs.tər/
Noun
a person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others, especially for fraudulent gain
Example:
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The police arrested the impostor who had been posing as a doctor.
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He felt like an impostor at the fancy party, despite his success.