thespian

See also: Thespian

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Latin Thespis, from the name of the Ancient Greek actor Thespis (fl. 6th century BCE), from Θέσπις (Théspis) +‎ -ian.[1]

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈθɛspi.ən/
  • Audio (Southern England)(file)
  • Rhymes: -ɛspiən

Adjective

thespian (comparative more thespian, superlative most thespian)

  1. Of, or relating to drama and acting; dramatic, theatrical.

Translations

Noun

thespian (plural thespians)

  1. An actor or player.

Derived terms

References
  1. Douglas Harper (2001–2024) “thespian”, in Online Etymology Dictionary.
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