tragedian

noun tra·ge·di·an \trə-ˈjē-dē-ən\

: a person who writes tragedies

: an actor who often plays tragic roles

Full Definition of TRAGEDIAN

: a writer of tragedies

: an actor specializing in tragic roles

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Middle English tragedien, from Middle French, from tragedie

First Known Use: 14th century

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