Meaning of the word ventriloquist in English

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ventriloquist

US /venˈtrɪl.ə.kwɪst/
UK /venˈtrɪl.ə.kwɪst/
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Noun

1.

an entertainer who makes their voice appear to come from a dummy of a person or animal

Example:
The ventriloquist made the dummy sing a song.
She dreamed of becoming a famous ventriloquist.
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