thespian
thespian · thespians
An actor or playerAn actor or player.
US/ˈθɛzbi.ən/
» Tom is a thespian.
Tom ist Schauspieler.
Meaning
1 sensesAn actor or player.
More definitions
- a theatrical performer
Examples
1 sentencesTom is a thespian.
deTom ist Schauspieler. — wolfgangth
Origin
From Latin Thespis, from the name of the Ancient Greek actor Thespis (fl. 6th century BCE)From Latin Thespis, from the name of the Ancient Greek actor Thespis (fl. 6th century BCE), from Θέσπις (Théspis) + -ian.
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Forms
plural: thespiansSynonyms
4 synonymsClose in meaning
- a theatrical performer:actorhistrionplayerrole player