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imitator

[/ˈɪmɪteɪtər/]
nounmasculine/femininepl: imitators
imitador/imitadora
1. A person who copies or mimics the behavior, style, or manner of another person
He was just an imitator, never an original artist.
Ele era apenas um imitador, nunca um artista original.
2. Someone who reproduces or replicates something, often with the intent to deceive or for entertainment
The imitator performed a brilliant Elvis impression.
O imitador fez uma brilhante imitação de Elvis.
NYC Slang
copycat, faker, biter
Synonyms
copycatmimicimpersonatorapefollower
Antonyms
originalinnovatorcreatorpioneer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
imitador/imitadora
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
imitador/imitadora
Standard usage in Portugal; may also use 'macaco' informally in some contexts
São Paulo
imitador/imitadora
Standard urban usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

imitation is the sincerest form of flattery
follow in someone's footsteps
monkey see, monkey do
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