copyist

copy·ist

noun \ˈkä-pē-ist\

Definition of COPYIST

1

: one who makes copies

2

: imitator

Examples of COPYIST

1. <she prides herself on being an innovator in fashion, and not a mere copyist>
2. <some scholars argue that the vexing passage reflects a misreading of the text by an early copyist>

First Known Use of COPYIST

1696

Related to COPYIST

Synonyms: aper, copycat, echo, follower, imitator, rubber stamp, wannabe (also wannabee)

Related Words: parrot; ape, emulator, impersonator, impressionist, mimic

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