Standard Lemma guide

LARPer

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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  • UK: /ˈlɑːpə(ɹ)/
  • US: /ˈlɑɹ.pɚ/
  • rhymes with -ɑː(ɹ)pə(ɹ)

1

noun

Meaning 1

A person who takes part in LARP (live-action role-play).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: RPer, RPGer, roleplayer, mun, player, person

2

noun

Meaning 2

Someone who pretends to be part of a movement or group, often for the sake of gaining social status.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: broadly, derogatory

Examples

  • The extremists were never entirely sure who among them was a true believer, who a mole, and who more a LARPer than otherwise.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: poseur, poser, person

3

noun

Meaning 3

Alternative form of LARPer.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, alternative

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From LARP + -er.

Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: larppaaja — player of LARP
  • Polish: larpiarz — player of LARP
  • Polish: larpiarka — player of LARP
  • Polish: larpowiec — player of LARP
  • Polish: larper — player of LARP
  • Swedish: lajvare — player of LARP