Thespian

[ thes-pee-uh n ]
/ ˈθɛs pi ən /
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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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Origin of Thespian

First recorded in 1665–75; Thespi(s) + -an
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British Dictionary definitions for thespian

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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