Preferred label
Impersonation
Broader term
Imitation
Narrower term
Cross dressing
Related terms
Commemorations
Deception
Entertainers
Female impersonators
Fraud
Role reversal
Theatrical productions
Scope note
For the activity of pretending to be another person or type of person. Search also under ENTERTAINERS (and NTs) for portraits in costume. Search also under the subdivision --PERFORMANCES & PORTRAYALS used with ethnic, racial, and regional groups, and with classes of persons (Appendix A). Search also under the subdivisions --PERFORMANCES and --PORTRAYALS used with names of persons (Appendix B).
Change note
Formerly TGMI term.