Meaning of the word doppelganger in English
What does doppelganger mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
doppelganger
US /ˈdɑː.pəlˌɡæŋ.ɚ/
UK /ˈdɒp.əlˌɡæŋ.ər/
Noun
1.
an apparition or double of a living person
Example:
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She swore she saw her own doppelganger walking down the street.
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In folklore, seeing your doppelganger is often considered a bad omen.
2.
a person who looks exactly like another person
Example:
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I met my celebrity doppelganger at a concert last night.
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It's uncanny how much she looks like her historical doppelganger.