Meaning of the word plagiarist in English

What does plagiarist mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

plagiarist

US /ˈpleɪ.dʒɚ.ɪst/
UK /ˈpleɪ.dʒər.ɪst/

Noun

a person who plagiarizes; one who presents another's ideas or words as their own

Example:
The professor accused the student of being a plagiarist after finding identical passages in their essay.
Being labeled a plagiarist can severely damage one's academic and professional reputation.