Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

doppelganger

noun

/ˈdɒplˌɡæŋər/

Definition

A doppelganger is a person who closely resembles another person, often considered to be a double or a twin.

Examples

When I saw him, it felt like I was looking at my doppelganger.
She joked that her friend was her doppelganger because of their similar features.
In many stories, a doppelganger appears to foreshadow bad luck.

Meaning

The term refers to a non-biological look-alike of a person. In some cultures and folklore, a doppelganger is thought to be an omen or a supernatural entity.