Meaning & use
actor
A person who performs a role in a play, film, television show, or other production.
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The actor spent months researching the historical figure before filming began.
Several actors auditioned for the lead role in the school play.
A note on using this word
Actor is now commonly used for both men and women, though 'actress' still appears for female performers in some contexts.
Words with a similar meaning
performerplayer
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