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tragedian

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tra·ge·di·an  (tr-jd-n)
n.
1. A writer of tragedies.
2. One who performs tragic roles in the theater.
tragedian [trəˈdʒiːdɪən] feminine, tragedienne [trəˌdʒiːdɪˈɛn]
n
1. (Performing Arts / Theatre) an actor who specializes in tragic roles
2. (Performing Arts / Theatre) a writer of tragedy
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.tragediantragedian - a writer (especially a playwright) who writes tragedies
author, writer - writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
2.tragediantragedian - an actor who specializes in tragic roles
actor, histrion, thespian, role player, player - a theatrical performer
Translations
tragedian [trəˈdʒiːdɪən] N → trágico m
tragedian
n (= writer) → Tragiker m, → Tragödiendichter m; (= actor) → Tragöde m (geh), → Darsteller m → tragischer Rollen


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It was when the face and figure of a great tragedian began to haunt her imagination and stir her senses.
The Awakening and Selected Short Stories by Chopin, Kate View in context
As Mr Folair was pretty well known among his fellow-actors for a man who delighted in mischief, and was by no means scrupulous, Nicholas had not much doubt but that he had secretly prompted the tragedian in the course he had taken, and, moreover, that he would have carried his mission with a very high hand if he had not been disconcerted by the very unexpected demonstrations with which it had been received.
The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby by Dickens, Charles View in context
To write Captain Jim's life-book as it should be written one should be a master of vigorous yet subtle style, a keen psychologist, a born humorist and a born tragedian.
Anne's House of Dreams by Montgomery, Lucy Maud View in context
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