thespian

Noun · Adjective

Synonyms: actor histrion player role player

WordNet 3.0

Noun (1)

a theatrical performerSynonyms: actor histrion player role player

Adjective (1)

of or relating to drama“the movie director had thespian cooperation”

Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Thespian \Thes"pi*an\, a. [From L. Thespis, Gr. ?, the founder of the Greek drama.] Of or pertaining to Thespis; hence, relating to the drama; dramatic; as, the Thespian art. -- n. An actor. [1913 Webster]