tragedian has definitions from the fields of theater,performing arts,writing
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[ noun ] (theater,writing) a writer (especially a playwright) who writes tragedies

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(Newton Stallknecht, "Ideas and Literature," in Newton S...)

Hegel 's profound admiration for the insights of the Greek tragedians indicates a broad channel of classical influence upon nineteenth century philosophy .

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writer Racine

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[ noun ] (theater,performing arts) one who specializes in tragic roles

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actor

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