Comedian: alternatives and connections

One who acts, or takes part in any affair; a doer.

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A player.

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One who performs, accomplishes, or fulfills; as, a good promiser, but a bad performer; especially, one who shows skill and training in any art; as, a…

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One who plays, or amuses himself; one without serious aims; an idler; a trifler.

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Of or pertaining to Thespis; hence, relating to the drama; dramatic; as, the Thespian art.

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A man who makes a practice of amusing others by low tricks, antic gestures, etc.; a droll; a mimic; a harlequin; a clown; a merry-andrew.

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A man of coarse nature and manners; an awkward fellow; an ill-bred person; a boor.

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A women who plays in comedy.

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A silly or foolish person

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One who makes jokes or jests.

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Relating to comedy, as distinct from tragedy.

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