Thespian
adjective
1.
(often lowercase) pertaining to tragedy or to the dramatic art in general.
2.
of or characteristic of Thespis.
3.
of or relating to Thespiae.
noun
4.
(sometimes lowercase) a tragedian; an actor or actress.
adjective
1.
of or relating to Thespis
2.
(usually not capital) of or relating to drama and the theatre; dramatic
noun (usually not capital)
3.
(often facetious) an actor or actress
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- Thespius
noun, Classical Mythology. 1. the founder of the city of Thespiae and the father, by Megamede, of 50 daughters, all of whom bore sons to Hercules.
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plural noun 1. the first inhabitants of ancient Epirus.
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noun 1. an ancient coastal district in SW Epirus.