DictionaryRoot: Thespis
Greek
Thespis
Thespis, a Greek tragic poet
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noun / adjective
thespian
THES-pee-un/ˈθespiən/
An actor, especially in theater.
Etymology
Thespis was a semi-legendary poet often called the father of Greek tragedy. The adjective formed from his name described tragedy or dramatic acting, then became a noun for an actor.