What does Thespian mean?

Definitions for Thespian
ˈθɛs pi ənthes·pi·an

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. actor, histrion, player, thespian, role playeradjective

    a theatrical performer

  2. thespianadjective

    of or relating to drama

    "the movie director had thespian cooperation"

Wiktionary

  1. thespiannoun

    an actor or player

  2. thespianadjective

    of, or relating to drama and acting; dramatic, theatrical

  3. Thespiannoun

    A person from the ancient Greek city of Thespiae

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  1. thespian

    A thespian is a term used to refer to an actor or actress, particularly one involved in theater or stage performances. The term originates from Thespis, the purported first known actor in ancient Greek drama.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Thespianadjective

    of or pertaining to Thespis; hence, relating to the drama; dramatic; as, the Thespian art

  2. Thespiannoun

    an actor

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Thespian

    thes′pi-an, adj. pertaining to tragedy: tragic. [Gr. Thespis, founder of the Greek drama.]

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Thespian in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Thespian in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of Thespian in a Sentence

  1. Regina King:

    Whether you like it or not, when youve decided to take on this career choice to be a part of the thespian community if you have some success in it, you do have a platform, Regina King said. And I love being a Black woman. I loved being a Black girl. I love being American and its important that people see all of those things together. LOUISVILLE AGREES TO $ 12M SETTLEMENT WITH BREONNA TAYLORS FAMILY, PLEDGES POLICE REFORM Added the If Beale Street Could Talk actress : When you have the platform to celebrate that, when you have the platform to remind those that tend to look past Black girls, Black women and you have the opportunity to celebrate, Im repeating myself, but I will do it a million times over you take it, you seize it. And so when I saw my sister Uzo [ Aduba ] had on the same shirt, it just was a confirmation that this was right. Regina King told reporters that accepting Regina King Emmy win from the confines of her home gave her more jitters than she would have on stageand lamented the fact that Regina King couldnt share the honor with Regina King cast and crew. Regina King. ( ABC via Getty Images) I think my nerves are more jittery here at home.

  2. Nicolas Cage:

    For me it always implies,' Oh, he's a great actor, therefore he's a great liar,' thespian.

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