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comedian

American  
[kuh-mee-dee-uhn] / kəˈmi di ən /

noun

  1. a professional entertainer who amuses by relating anecdotes, acting out comical situations, engaging in humorous repartee, etc.

  2. an actor in comedy.

  3. a writer of comedy.

  4. any comical or amusing person.

comedian British  
/ kəˈmiːdɪən /

noun

  1. an entertainer who specializes in jokes, comic skits, etc

  2. an actor in comedy

  3. an amusing or entertaining person: sometimes used ironically

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Etymology

Origin of comedian

1575–85; < Middle French comediain; comedy, -ian

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