"play-actor" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: play-actors [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} play-actor (plural play-actors)
  1. An actor who performs on stage, especially one who is part of an acting troupe. Synonyms: playactor Related terms: play-act, play-acting, play-actress
    Sense id: en-play-actor-en-noun--SUxTDxx Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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