actor
Translation
actor
Examples
He is a famous actor.
He is a famous actor.
Grammar Patterns
((an)) actor a person who performs in plays or films He is a famous actor.
Similar Words
Synonyms: performer, player, thespian
Etymology
From Latin 'actor', an agent noun from 'agere' (to do, act). Literally 'a doer'.
Memory Tips
An 'act-or' is a person who 'acts'. This word is now commonly used for all genders.