English Explanatory Dictionary

thespian

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of, or relating to drama and acting; dramatic, theatrical.
noun
  1. An actor or player.
noun
  1. A person from the ancient Greek city of Thespiae.
  2. Alternative letter-case form of thespian.
adj
  1. Alternative letter-case form of thespian.

Pronunciation

/ˈθɛspi.ən/ /ˈθɛzbi.ən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-thespian.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Eleanorrrrrrrrrr-Thespian.wav

Word forms

thespian more thespian most thespian thespians

Etymology

From Latin Thespis, from the name of the Ancient Greek actor Thespis (fl. 6th century BCE), from Θέσπις (Théspis) + -ian.

Derived words

thesp
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