actor
Translation
actor, player
Examples
He is a famous Hollywood actor.
He is a famous Hollywood actor.
She is a talented actor.
She is a talented actor.
Grammar Patterns
((countable)) a person who performs in a play, film, etc. She is a talented actor.
Similar Words
Synonyms: performer, player, thespian
Etymology
From Latin 'actor', from 'agere' (to do, act). The suffix '-or' denotes a person who does something.
Memory Tips
An 'act-or' is a person who 'acts'. Note: 'actress' is the female form, but 'actor' is now often used for all genders.