Larper

Definition Meaning

A person who pretends or acts out a role, often in an exaggerated or unrealistic way, sometimes in online or political contexts.

Part of Speech

• noun

Usage Examples

• The internet is full of larpers pretending to be activists.
• He's just a larper, trying to push a political agenda by pretending to be part of a group.

Synonyms

• poser
• pretender
• actor

Antonyms

• genuine
• authentic

Related Words

• role-playing
• simulation
• deception

Disambiguating Definition

Larpers are individuals who indulge in role-playing or act as though they belong to a certain group or cause, often for online attention or political clout.

Word History

LARP (Live Action Role Playing) is a practice of pretending to be someone or something else, and the term has evolved into a broader political context.

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