noun
Refers to a person who imitates or copies something, often with a nuance of lacking originality. Can be used neutrally or slightly negatively.
彼は単なる模造者ではなく、独自のスタイルを持っている。
He is not just an imitator; he has his own style.
Compound of 模造 (imitation, copying) and 者 (person). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word follows a standard pattern for agent nouns.