English · Word Candidate

actor

/ˈæk.təː/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: actors

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Someone or something that takes part in some action; a doer, an agent.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Người hoặc thứ gì tham gia vào một số hành động

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Noun

Examples

A man may be principal in an offence in two degrees. A principal, in the first degree, is he that is the actor, or absolute perpetrator of the crime; and, in the second degree, he who is present, aiding, and abetting the fact to be done.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A person who acts a part in a theatrical play or (later) in film or television; a dramatic performer.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Người đóng vai trong vở kịch hoặc phim

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Noun

Examples

Seems like everyone's an actor / Or they're an actor's best friend / I wonder what was wrong to begin with / That they should all have to pretend

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “actor” mean?

Someone or something that takes part in some action; a doer, an agent.

Is “actor” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.