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Tragedian: meaning, definitions and examples

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tragedian

 

[ trædʒɪˈdiːən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

theater role

A tragedian is an actor who specializes in playing tragic roles in theater or drama. This term refers to performers who convey deep emotions and often portray characters facing moral dilemmas or significant suffering.

Synonyms

actor, dramatist, performer

Examples of usage

  • The tragedian captivated the audience with his powerful performance.
  • In ancient Greece, a tragedian would often compete in festivals.
  • She studied for years to become a renowned tragedian.
  • The play featured a famous tragedian in the lead role.

Translations

Translations of the word "tragedian" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tragédias

🇮🇳 ट्रैजेडियन

🇩🇪 Tragödie

🇮🇩 tragedi

🇺🇦 трагедія

🇵🇱 tragedia

🇯🇵 悲劇者

🇫🇷 tragédien

🇪🇸 tragedia

🇹🇷 trajedi

🇰🇷 비극적 인물

🇸🇦 مأساوي

🇨🇿 tragédie

🇸🇰 tragédia

🇨🇳 悲剧演员

🇸🇮 tragedija

🇮🇸 tragédie

🇰🇿 трагедия

🇬🇪 ტრადიციონალი

🇦🇿 tragediya

🇲🇽 tragedia

Etymology

The term 'tragedian' has its roots in ancient Greek theater. It derives from the Greek word 'tragōidia', which translates to 'goat song', believed to be associated with the origin of tragedy in performances honoring the god Dionysus. In ancient times, playwrights and actors who performed tragic works were crucial to cultural festivals, and the role of the tragedian became established in classical literature. Over time, this term broadened to represent any performer adept in conveying the complexities of tragic narratives across various cultural contexts. The evolution of the tragedian reflects the ongoing significance of tragedy in storytelling and its impact on audiences through emotive expression.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,300 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.