Lily's Language Lab: 01/18/2026

 Compiled by Lily Randall, Blog Staff Writer

This week's Word of the Week is called "doppelgänger."

Doppelgänger, which comes from the German language, literally means "double-goer." It refers to a double or a look-alike of a living person, appearing to be the person's identical twin. The origin of the term is unknown, but it has been commonly used since the 19th century.

In this digital image created by the Editor, we see Mallory (left), the Editor's cousin, and her doppelganger (right) at a bookstore. (Mallory is the Teen Bookworm Queen, BTW.) ;)