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English[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Latin Thespis, from the name of the Ancient Greek actor Thespis (fl. 6th century BCE), from Θέσπις (Théspis) + -ian.[1]
Pronunciation[edit]
- IPA(key): /ˈθɛspi.ən/
- (US, sometimes) IPA(key): /ˈθɛzbi.ən/
Audio (Southern England): (file) - Rhymes: -ɛspiən
Adjective[edit]
thespian (comparative more thespian, superlative most thespian)
- Of, or relating to drama and acting; dramatic, theatrical.
Translations[edit]
of, or relating to drama and acting
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Noun[edit]
thespian (plural thespians)
Derived terms[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Douglas Harper (2001–2024) “thespian”, in Online Etymology Dictionary.
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