Definition
A person who performs roles in theater, film, television, or other media; more broadly, any person or entity that takes action or plays a role in a situation.
Example Usage
The actor delivered a powerful monologue that left the audience in silence.
Origin
From Latin 'actor,' derived from 'agere' (to do or perform).
Fun Fact
The term 'actor' historically applied primarily to male performers, while 'actress' denoted female performers, though modern usage increasingly uses 'actor' as a gender-neutral term.
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