Thespian
[ thes-pee-uh n ]
/ ˈθɛs pi ən /
adjective
(often lowercase) pertaining to tragedy or to the dramatic art in general.
of or characteristic of Thespis.
of or relating to Thespiae.
noun
(sometimes lowercase) a tragedian; an actor or actress.
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Thespian
/ (ˈθɛspɪən) /
adjective
of or relating to Thespis
(usually not capital) of or relating to drama and the theatre; dramatic
noun (usually not capital)
often facetious an actor or actress
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