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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Around her the crowd, which had come to a standstill two blocks from the stage, was full of people dressed in inflatable costumes or like Revolutionary War reenactors. Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025 In the afternoon, the reenactors staged the Battle of Bunker Hill all over again, for the Sunday crowd. Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025 Marcus tells the reenactors about George Washington’s favorite play, Cato, thought to be a literary inspiration for the Revolutionary War. R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025 Norway Our journey begins on Norway's dramatic west coast, where reenactors in the Viking village of Njardarheimr offers an engaging glimpse into local heritage. Kate Herz, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reenactor

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First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 24 Oct. 2025.

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