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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.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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