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Meaning of "impostor" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD IMPOSTOR

From Late Latin: deceiver.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF IMPOSTOR

impostor  [ɪmˈpɒstə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF IMPOSTOR

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Impostor is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES IMPOSTOR MEAN IN ENGLISH?

List of impostors

An impostor is a person who pretends to be somebody else, often to try to gain financial or social advantages through social engineering, but just as often for purposes of espionage or law enforcement.

Definition of impostor in the English dictionary

The definition of impostor in the dictionary is a person who deceives others, esp by assuming a false identity; charlatan.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH IMPOSTOR


composter
ˈkɒmpɒstə
costa
ˈkɒstə
coster
ˈkɒstə
defroster
diːˈfrɒstə
foster
ˈfɒstə
Gloucester
ˈɡlɒstə
goster
ˈɡɒstə
hosta
ˈhɒstə
imposter
ɪmˈpɒstə
paternoster
ˌpætəˈnɒstə
praepostor
priːˈpɒstə
prepostor
priːˈpɒstə
roster
ˈrɒstə
snollygoster
ˈsnɒlɪˌɡɒstə
starosta
ˈstɑːrɒstə
subcosta
sʌbˈkɒstə
zoster
ˈzɒstə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE IMPOSTOR

impossibilism
impossibilist
impossibilities
impossibility
impossible
impossible figure
impossibleness
impossibly
impost
imposter
imposthumate
imposthumation
imposthume
impostorous
impostrous
impostumate
impostumation
impostume
imposture
imposturous

WORDS THAT END LIKE IMPOSTOR

adjustor
ancestor
arrestor
Astor
castor
field-effect transistor
institutional investor
investor
junction transistor
Nestor
pastor
quaestor
questor
requestor
resistor
thermistor
thyristor
transistor
trustor
varistor

Synonyms and antonyms of impostor in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «IMPOSTOR»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «impostor» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of impostor

Translation of «impostor» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF IMPOSTOR

Find out the translation of impostor to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of impostor from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «impostor» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

骗子
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

impostor
570 millions of speakers

English

impostor
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पाखण्डी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

المحتال
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

самозванец
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

impostor
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ভণ্ড
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

imposteur
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Penipu
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Betrüger
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

詐欺師
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

사기꾼
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Impostor
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

người mạo nhận
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஆள்மாறாட்ட
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ढोंग करणारा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

dolandırıcı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

impostore
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

oszust
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

самозванець
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

impostor
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

απατεώνας
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

bedrieër
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

bedragare
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

bedrager
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of impostor

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «IMPOSTOR»

The term «impostor» is regularly used and occupies the 58.955 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «IMPOSTOR» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «impostor» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «impostor» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about impostor

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «IMPOSTOR»

Discover the use of impostor in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to impostor and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Impostor: A Variants Novel
CAN TESSA POSE AS MADISON .
Susanne Winnacker, 2013
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A Princely Impostor?: The Strange and Universal History of ...
"--Richard Bernstein "This is the first scholarly rendering of the incredible tale of the Bhawal sannyasi. Its strengths and contributions are many. Chatterjee's gripping story offers a fascinating portrait of a colonial society.
Partha Chatterjee, 2002
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Impostor
With its gripping action and suspense, exceptionally drawn characters, and sizzling romance, Impostor is a fresh and captivating read. The story of Vee Bell continues in this thrilling follow-up to Jill Hathaway's slide.
Jill Hathaway, 2013
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Impostor: How George W. Bush Bankrupted America and Betrayed ...
Reviews the economic policies of the Bush Administration and explains why tax cuts combined with increased spending and politically-motivated trade policies have created large federal deficits and jeopardized the country's economic future.
Bruce Bartlett, 2006
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The Impostor: The Liar's Club
Now, if Dalton could only find a way to get the irksome, yet oddly appealing widow, Clara Simpson, off his trail... When Clara meets Sir Thorogood at a ball, she's certain he is an impostor-because she's the true Sir Thorogood.
Celeste Bradley, 2008
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The Impostor
A new translation of a 1927 novel on a French priest who loses his faith and the effect this has on his parishioners. By the author of The Diary of a Country Priest.
Georges Bernanos, 1999
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The impostor: a play for demagogues
A failed history professor hoping to advance his career tries to capitalize on his extensive knowledge of the Mexican Revolution and its leaders in this play, which enjoyed enormously popular success after its 1948 publication and continues ...
Rodolfo Usigli, Don Rosenberg, 2005
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Pasteur, Plagiarist, Impostor!: The Germ Theory Exploded!
1942 the Germ Theory Exploded.
R. B. Pearson, 1996
9
Dangerous Impostor (Mills & Boon Love Inspired Suspense)
On a business trip to Las Vegas, Lauren Bradley discovers her coworker's dead body in the hotel room next door.
Virginia Smith, 2012
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The Impostor
Damon Galgut's magnificent novel evokes a hot and cruel and claustrophobic world, in which sex and death are never far from the surface. It is his most powerful and unforgettable novel yet.
Damon Galgut, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «IMPOSTOR»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term impostor is used in the context of the following news items.
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SeaWorld Suspends Worker Called Impostor by PETA - Newser
SeaWorld Suspends Worker Called Impostor by PETA. He allegedly infiltrated group, tried to incite violence. By Newser Editors and Wire ... «Newser, Jul 15»
2
Brother, doctor, soldier, lies | National Catholic Reporter
Demara, you see, was an impostor, and he became so notorious that he eventually would appear in Life magazine. Demara was born in ... «National Catholic Reporter, Jul 15»
3
What's it like to be a teen working in Silicon Valley? - Slate Magazine
One thing I've personally struggled with while working in Silicon Valley has been impostor syndrome. If you're unfamiliar, it's basically this ... «Slate Magazine, Jul 15»
4
Mockingbird sequel kills a Finch - TimesDaily: Culture-shock
In a way, its Atticus is the original, the genuine article, while the venerated Atticus of “To Kill a Mockingbird” is the impostor. “Go Set a ... «Times Daily, Jul 15»
5
First of 15 Chinese charged in test-taking scheme pleads guilty to …
... had counterfeit Chinese passports made in China for a price and then sent to the U.S., where they were used by impostor test-takers to fool ... «Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Jul 15»
6
X Factor's Cheryl Fernandez-Versini is 'eating loads' as she tries to …
The pop star, 32, has lost a lot of weight in recent months after her father-in-law passed away and an impostor posing as her PA. Scroll down for ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
7
Clerk of the Court impostor: You have been warned
Clerk of the Court impostor: You have been warned. Show Transcript Hide Transcript. WE HAVE A WARNING ABOUT A SOPHISTICATED CON ... «WKMG Orlando, Jul 15»
8
Matt Bomer To Impostor: Stop “Making Up Details Of My Life” On …
Matt Bomer does NOT have a Facebook account. The Magic Mike star took to Twitter on Wednesday to lash out at the impostor who created a ... «Gossip Cop, Jul 15»
9
Extortion: EFCC Impostor in the Net
The Economic and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC, on July 13, 2015 arrested one Mohammed Adamu (aka Mohammed Bala) for parading ... «SaharaReporters.com, Jul 15»
10
Caddo Parish couple loses $1500 in deputy-impostor scheme
A Caddo Parish couple says they were tricked into giving $1,500 to a man pretending to be a sheriff's deputy Monday afternoon. «KSLA-TV, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Impostor [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/impostor>. Apr 2024 ».
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