reenactor

noun

re·en·act·or ˌrē-ə-ˈnak-tər

: a person who participates in reenactments of historical events

Examples of reenactor in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web According to the restaurant, four of the reenactors were dressed as U.S. ally soldiers, one was dressed as a nurse and the others were dressed as SS officers, a paramilitary group who served as Adolf Hitler's personal body guard. —

Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024 The festival also has held a reenactment of the christening of the city of Lincoln, with an Abraham Lincoln impersonator and other reenactors pouring watermelon juice on the ground. —

Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2024 Historical reenactors will illustrate the 150-year history of Burnet Woods. —

Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 6 Oct. 2024 Sweet Reminder performs 1940s to 1960s hits on both days, which also feature food vendors, a beer garden in a tent from Vietnam and reenactor booths with items including reproduction military uniforms, souvenirs and collectibles. —

Jessi Virtusio, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for reenactor

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