THESPIAN

thespian

(adjective) of or relating to drama; “the movie director had thespian cooperation”

actor, histrion, player, thespian, role player

(noun) a theatrical performer

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

thespian (comparative more thespian, superlative most thespian)

Of, or relating to drama and acting; dramatic, theatrical.

Noun

thespian (plural thespians)

An actor or player.

Noun

Thespian (plural Thespians)

A person from the ancient Greek city of Thespiae

Source: Wiktionary


Thes"pi*an, a. Etym: [From L. Thespis, Gr.

Definition: Of or pertaining to Thespis; hence, relating to the drama; dramatic; as, the Thespian art.

– n.

Definition: An actor.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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