NYT Dictionary

IMITATOR

/ˈɪmʌtˌeɪtɝ/
NounIM-i-ta-torim-i-ta-tor · 4 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Meaning

A person who imitates or apes another.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From French imitateur, derived from Latin imitātor, equivalent to imitate + -or.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

aperimpersonatorcopycatemulatorapeconformistcopyistcounterfeitercuckooecho

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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