thespians
|thes/pi/ans|
B2
/ˈθɛspiənz/
(thespian)
theater-related
Etymology
Etymology Information
'thespian' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'Thespis,' who was a 6th-century BC poet and is considered the first actor in Greek drama.
Historical Evolution
'Thespis' transformed into the English word 'thespian,' referring to actors or performers.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to followers of Thespis, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'actors or performers.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
actors or performers, especially those involved in theater.
The thespians gathered backstage before the play began.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42