Definition

A person who looks very similar to another person, often referred to as a double or look-alike.

Example

She met her doppelganger at the party, and they couldn't believe how much they looked alike.

Conversation

I met someone today who looked exactly like me; it was like seeing my doppelganger!

No way, that sounds super weird!

Yeah, I couldn't believe it; we even had the same haircut.

That's hilarious! Did you two talk or anything?

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Doppelganger → It is formed from "doppel" (from German, meaning double) and "gänger" (from German, meaning walker or goer). The word describes a double or look-alike of a person, literally meaning a "double walker."

Memory Tip

Imagine seeing someone who looks just like you walking around — that's what a doppelganger is, a 'double' ('doppel') 'walker' ('gänger').

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