thespian
See also: Thespian
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Etymology edit
Latin Thespis, from the name of the Ancient Greek actor Thespis (fl. 6th century BCE), from Θέσπις (Théspis) + -ian.[1]
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Adjective edit
thespian (comparative more thespian, superlative most thespian)
- Of, or relating to drama and acting; dramatic, theatrical.
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of, or relating to drama and acting
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thespian (plural thespians)
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References edit
- ^ Douglas Harper (2001–2024) “thespian”, in Online Etymology Dictionary.