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tragedian


tra·ge·di·an

noun \trə-ˈjē-dē-ən\

Definition of TRAGEDIAN

1
: a writer of tragedies
2
: an actor specializing in tragic roles

Origin of TRAGEDIAN

Middle English tragedien, from Middle French, from tragedie
First Known Use: 14th century

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