n.
Pronunciation: ' ak-t ə r also - ˌ to ̇ r
Function: noun
Date: 15th century
1 : one that acts : DOER
2 a : one who represents a character in a dramatic production b : a theatrical performer c : one who behaves as if acting a part
3 : one that takes part in any affair
– ac · tor · ish \ -t ə -rish \ adjective
– ac · tor · ly \ -t ə r-l ē \ adjective