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Meaning of actor
A person who acts in a play or film.
Etymology of actor
The word "actor" comes from the Latin "actor", which means "doer" or "performer", and is derived from the verb "agere", which means "to do" or "to perform".
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to a person who performs in a play or other theatrical production.
Synonyms
Definitions
- A person who performs in a play or film, typically in a scripted role.
- A person who pretends to be someone else, especially in order to deceive or manipulate others.
- A person who takes part in a situation or event, especially one that is being observed or studied.
Usage Examples
- The actor's performance in the lead role was widely praised by critics.
- She is a talented young actor who has already appeared in several films and plays.
- The company hired a professional actor to play the role of the spokesperson in their commercial.
Antonyms
nonprofessional
amateur
spectator
viewer
observer
critic
commentator
analyst
bystander
onlooker
outsider
stranger
nonparticipant
inactive
passive
uninvolved
disengaged
detached
uninterested.