Definitions

1. noun

A person or thing that imitates or copies another, especially one that copies the style or manner of someone or something.

“The impersonator’s skills were so impressive that she became known as an imitator of many celebrities.”

2. noun

A machine or device that imitates or duplicates a process or function, especially one that is used in a laboratory or scientific setting.

“The researchers used an imitator of the natural environment to test the effects of pollution on the ecosystem.”

3. noun

A person or entity that pretends to be something they are not, especially in order to deceive or gain an advantage.

“The company’s imitator of the popular product was a cheap knockoff that didn’t have the same quality.”