tragedian

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An actor who specializes in tragic roles.
  2. A playwright who writes tragedies.

Pronunciation

/tɹəˈd͡ʒidiən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-tragedian.wav

Word forms

tragedian tragedians

Etymology

From Middle English tragedyen, from Old French tragediane (French tragédien), equivalent to tragedy + -ian.

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