thespian

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   an actor or actress; relating to drama and the theatre

   The veteran thespian commanded the stage with a single glance.

Simplified etymology

Thespian derives from the name of Thespis, a Greek dramatic poet of the sixth century BC who was traditionally regarded as the founder of Greek tragedy. The word has denoted an actor since the late 17th century.

From Thespis, the semi-legendary 6th-century BC Greek poet credited as the first actor in Greek tragedy; his name yielded the adjective and noun for actor.

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