pantomimist

noun pan·to·mim·ist \ ˈpan-tə-ˌmī-mist , -ˌmi- \

Definition of pantomimist

1 : an actor or dancer in pantomimes

2 : a composer of pantomimes

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Image Reo King Sanshiro, a pantomimist, was standing outside a Chinese restaurant on a busy street in Kumamoto City.

— New York Times, "Traveling Across Japan," 21 Oct. 2017

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First Known Use of pantomimist

circa 1823

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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pantomimist Synonyms

Synonyms

mime, mimic, mummer, pantomime;

Related Words

entertainer, performer, player, trouper;

aper, imitator, impersonator, impressionist;

clown, pantaloon;

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