reenactor

noun

re·​en·​act·​or ˌrē-ə-ˈnak-tər How to pronounce reenactor (audio)
: a person who participates in reenactments of historical events

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And documents suggest that civilian participants would include historical vehicles and aircraft and two bands, along with people from veterans groups, military colleges and reenactor organizations. Lolita C. Baldor, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025 But the reenactors overheard her concern and didn’t miss a beat. Jordan Greene, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025 But beyond the professional reenactors, many of the people marching in bands and playing the infamous Paul Revere are regular folks, ranging from doctors and teachers to bankers and engineers. Maria Gracia Santillana Linares, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025 Correspondent Mo Rocca explores the dramatic events of that fateful day 250 years ago; and hears from reenactors about why the colonists' ideals still hold true today. David Morgan, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reenactor

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First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of reenactor was in 1980

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“Reenactor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reenactor. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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