actor
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ac·tor

noun \ˈak-tər also -ˌtr\

Definition of ACTOR

1
: one that acts : doer
2
a : one who represents a character in a dramatic production
b : a theatrical performer
c : one who behaves as if acting a part
3
: one that takes part in any affair
ac·tor·ish \-tə-rish\ adjective
ac·tor·ly \-tər-lē\ adjective

Examples of ACTOR

  1. <my sister went to drama school to become an actor>
  2. <Benjamin Franklin was a major actor in many of the events leading up to the founding of our nation.>

First Known Use of ACTOR

15th century

Rhymes with ACTOR

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