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thespian

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Thes⋅pi⋅an

  [thes-pee-uhn]
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–adjective
1. (often lowercase) pertaining to tragedy or to the dramatic art in general.
2. of or characteristic of Thespis.
3. of or pertaining to Thespiae.
–noun
4. (sometimes lowercase) a tragedian; an actor or actress.
Origin:
1665–75; Thespi(s) + -an
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thes·pi·an   (thěs'pē-ən)   
adj.  

  1. Of or relating to drama; dramatic: thespian talents.

  2. Thespian Of or relating to Thespis.

n.  An actor or actress.
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Word Origin & History

thespian  (adj.)
1675, "of or pertaining to tragedy or dramatic acting," from Gk. Thespis, poet of 6c. B.C.E., the traditional father of Gk. tragedy. The names is lit. "inspired by the gods." The noun meaning "an actor" is attested from 1827, from the adj.; short form thesp is attested from 1962.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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