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AKT-uh/ˈæktə/

An actor acts in films, plays, or on television. Actress is still used for a woman, but actor is common for any gender now. Act is the verb. An artist paints or draws — different job. On TV in British English we often say a TV programme, not a TV show.

Meaning

A person who acts in films, plays, or on television.

Examples

• “He is an actor in a TV programme.”
• “She trained as an actor in London.”
• “The young actor forgot his line.”

Good to know

an actor. Verb: act. Contrast: artist. TV: programme (British).

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