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1thespian
adjective thes·pi·an \ˈthes-pē-ən\
Definition of THESPIAN
1
capitalized : of or relating to Thespis
2
often capitalized [from the tradition that Thespis was the originator of the actor's role] : relating to the drama : dramatic
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First Known Use of THESPIAN
1567
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2thespian
noun
Definition of THESPIAN
: actor
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First Known Use of THESPIAN
1827
Other Performing Arts Terms
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