definition of the word actor

From Latin actor, (cognate: Ancient Greek άκτωρ (aktor) "leader", from άγω (agō) "to lead, carry, convey, bring").

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Actor (player)

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actor (plural actors)

1. a person who performs in a theatrical play or film
2. one who acts; a doer
3. one who takes part in a situation
4. (law) An advocate or proctor in civil courts or causes.
5. (law) One who institutes a suit; plaintiff or complainant.
6. (policy debate) One who enacts a certain policy action.
7. (software engineering) The entity that performs a role (in use case analysis).

• (person who performs in a theatrical play or film): actress (female), performer, player
• (one who acts): doer
• (one who takes part): participant
• (advocate in civil courts or cases):
• (a plaintiff): complainant, plaintiff
• (one who enacts a policy action)
• (entity performing a role in use case analysis): role

• straight actor
• voice actor

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