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impostor

im·pos·tor

UK/ɪmˈpɒstə/ US/ɪmˈpɑstɚ/ uncommon

noun

Origin

Borrowed from Middle French imposteur, respelled in the Latin manner; ultimately from Latin impositor, agent form of Latin imponere (“to impose”).

Phrases

  • impostor phenomenon
  • impostor syndrome
  • supernova impostor

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