tragedian
Americannoun
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an actor especially noted for performing tragic roles.
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a writer of tragedy.
noun
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an actor who specializes in tragic roles
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a writer of tragedy
Etymology
Origin of tragedian
1325–75; tragedy + -an; replacing Middle English tragedien < Middle French
Example Sentences
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But I do note that Sophocles is listed as a Tragedian which is a cool thing to have under Occupation on your C.V.
From New York Times • Dec. 12, 2019
Lesser novels and stories by the American Tragedian.
From Time Magazine Archive
Albano had, during Linda's absence, received from Roquairol a request not to travel long just now, so that he might in a few days see his tragedy of "The Tragedian."
From Titan: A Romance Vol. II (of 2) by Jean Paul
My elocution faulty as could be;I thought I mumbled on a matchless plan—I had not seen our great Tragedian!
From The Bab Ballads by Gilbert, W. S. (William Schwenck), Sir
We trust that Mr. Thomas Thorne, Temporary Tragedian, will amend his sentiments.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 98, March 15, 1890 by Various
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