Noun
(plural imposters)
Origin
From Middle French imposteur
imposter
noun
The definition of an imposter is a fake or a copy, or someone who pretends to be someone/ something he isn't.
An example of an imposter is a person who pretends to be a real estate salesman to try to steal people's money.
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Sentence Examples
- Howie followed the imposter to the dining room where he dined alone.