Thesbian or Thespian? The latter is the correct spelling for an Actor or an actress.

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thespian is an actor or actress, often used in a slightly formal, old-fashioned, or humorous way to refer to someone involved in dramatic arts, including theater and film. The term stems from Online Etymology Dictionary Thespis, a 6th-century B.C. Greek poet often credited as the first actor. 

Usage Examples

• "She has need of your thespian talents for the upcoming play".
• "The young thespian trained for years at the local repertory theater".
• "He is a true thespian, bringing intense emotion to both stage and screen".
• "Even when he uses first-rate thespians, he rarely gets great work out of them". 

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Synonyms

• Actor
• Actress
• Performer
• Player
• Tragedian 

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Key Details

• Adjective Form: Can refer to anything related to drama, such as "thespian skills".
• Origin: The name comes from Thespis, the first actor, who stepped out of the Greek chorus to speak lines, notes Delran High School.
• International Thespian Society: A group that promotes excellence in high school theater. 

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• THESPIAN Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

  adjective. (often lowercase) pertaining to tragedy or to the dramatic art in general. of or characteristic of Thespis. of or relat...

  

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Thespian - Wikipedia

A citizen of the Ancient Greek city of Thespiae. An actor or actress. Thespis, the first credited actor. A member of the Internati...

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THESPIAN Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

Synonyms of thespian * actor. * actress. * performer.

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