Meaning of masquerade

Definition of masquerade

(noun) a party of guests wearing costumes and masks
a costume worn as a disguise at a masquerade party
making a false outward show; "a beggar's masquerade of wealth"
(verb) take part in a masquerade
pretend to be someone or something that you are not; "he is masquerading as an expert on the internet"; "This silly novel is masquerading as a serious historical treaty"

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