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comedian
What does comedian mean?
comedian (noun): an entertainer who performs in a humorous manner, especially by telling jokes.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you pronounce comedian?
/kəˈmidiən/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does comedian come from?
From French comédien, from comédie + -ien, from Old French comedie, from Latin cōmoedia, from Ancient Greek κωμῳδία (kōmōidía).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of comedian?
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “comedian” mean?
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
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the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
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an institution dedicated to teaching and learning; an educational institution
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an entertainer who performs in a humorous manner, especially by telling jokes
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Which word is closest in meaning to “comedian”?
house
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place
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money
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comic
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