THESPIAN


Meaning of THESPIAN in English

I. ˈthes-pē-ən adjective

Date: 1567

1. capitalized : of or relating to Thespis

2. often capitalized

[from the tradition that Thespis was the originator of the actor's role]

: relating to the drama : dramatic

II. noun

Date: 1827

: actor

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.