English
Etymology
From ancient Greek ��αγ�δ�� (tragodos) "tragedy singer, tragic poet", from ��άγο� (tragos) "male goat" + αοιδ�� (aoidos) "singer", a reference to the goat-satyrs of the theatrical plays of the Dorians.

Noun
tragedian

1. an actor who specializes in tragic roles
2. a playwright who writes tragedies

Related terms
tragedienne

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