imitator

Definitions

A person or thing that copies the behavior, appearance, or actions of another.

Someone who mimics or reproduces the style or work of an artist or performer.

Examples

The young artist was a talented imitator of the classical masters.

He was merely a poor imitator of his father's charismatic speaking style.

The parrot is a natural imitator, perfectly mimicking the sounds of the household.

Synonyms

copycat mimic ape emulator parodist impersonator echo

Antonyms

originator innovator creator pioneer inventor author prototype