Actor
WordNet
noun
(1) A theatrical performer
(2) A person who acts and gets things done
"He's a principal actor in this affair"
"When you want something done get a doer"
"He's a miracle worker"
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Etymology
From ,.
Noun
- a person who performs in a theatrical play or film
- one who acts; a doer
- one who takes part in a situation
- An advocate or proctor in civil courts or causes.
- One who institutes a suit; plaintiff or complainant.
- (policy debate) One who enacts a certain policy action.
- The entity that performs a role (in use case analysis).
Synonyms
- (person who performs in a theatrical play or film): actress (female), performer, player
- (one who acts): doer
- (one who takes part): participant
- (advocate in civil courts or cases):
- (a plaintiff): complainant, plaintiff
- (one who enacts a policy action)
- (entity performing a role in use case analysis): role
Related terms
- act
- acting
- action
- actress
- actual
- transaction
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