Definition

A person who sees or hears things that are not real, often due to a mental health condition or substance use.

Example

The hallucinator described vivid images that no one else could see.

Conversation

Have you ever met someone who could be called a hallucinator?

Not really, but I’ve heard they can see things that aren’t there.

That sounds kind of scary, right?

Definitely! It must be hard to tell what's real and what's just in their mind.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hallucinator → It is formed from "hallucination" (from Latin *hallucinatio*, meaning a wandering of the mind) and the suffix "-tor" (meaning one who). The word "hallucinator" refers to one who experiences or causes hallucinations.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who has a 'wandering mind' ('hallucination') and is 'one who' experiences these visions ('-tor'). This helps you remember that a hallucinator is someone who experiences hallucinations.

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