Etymology

thespian

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Today it means: Of, or relating to drama and acting; dramatic, theatrical. Full definition →

Latin Thespis
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  1. Latin · borrowed fromThespis
  2. English todaythespian

From Latin Thespis, from the name of the Ancient Greek actor Thespis (fl. 6th century BCE), from Θέσπις (Théspis) + -ian.

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