actor
|ac/tor|
B1
🇺🇸
/ˈæktər/
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/ˈæktə/
performer
Etymology
Etymology Information
'actor' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'actor,' where 'agere' meant 'to do, drive.'
Historical Evolution
'actor' changed from the Latin word 'actor' and eventually became the modern English word 'actor.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one who acts or performs,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who performs in plays, movies, or television shows.
The actor delivered a stunning performance in the play.
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Noun 2
a participant in an action or process.
In the political arena, he was a key actor in the negotiations.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35