Imitator Meaning in English

word

US

ˈɪməˌteɪtɝ

IM-uh-TAY-ter

UK

ˈɪmɪtˌeɪtɐ

IM-ih-TAY-tuh

Definition

A person or thing that copies the actions, appearance, or style of someone or something else.

Usage & Nuances

Usually neutral or slightly negative: an 'imitator' does not create something new but copies others. Used for people, products, or even animals mimicking. 'Imitator' is more formal than 'copycat' (informal).

• Spanish: imitador - copiante
• Portuguese (BR): imitador - copiador
• Portuguese (PT): imitador - copiador
• Chinese (Simplified): 模仿者 - 仿造者
• Chinese (Traditional): 模仿者 - 仿造者
• Hindi: अनुकरणकर्ता
• Arabic: مقلد
• Bengali: অনুকারী - নকলকারী
• Russian: подражатель - имитатор
• Japanese: 模倣者 - まねをする人
• Vietnamese: người bắt chước - kẻ bắt chước
• Korean: 모방자 - 흉내내는 사람
• Turkish: taklitçi - öykünen (kişi)
• Urdu: نقل کرنے والا - مقلد
• Indonesian: peniru - peniru gaya

Example Sentences

The little boy is a great imitator of his father.

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A parrot is an amazing imitator of human speech.

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The artist was called an imitator because his work looked like others'.

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He's not just an imitator; he adds his own twist to everything he does.

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Their brand turned out to be an imitator of a famous designer label.

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Don’t be an imitator—find your own voice and style.

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