Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of actor
"The entire cast of actors rehearsed their lines on the empty stage before the curtain rose."
In plain English: Actors are people who perform roles in plays, movies, or television shows.
"The actors on stage performed their final scene with great emotion."
Usage: Use "actors" to refer to multiple people who perform in plays, movies, or other productions. Do not use this term for non-human entities like robots or software agents unless specifically defining them as such.
Derived from Latin actor, the plural form of actore (agent), it originally meant one who performs or does something. The term entered English in the mid-16th century to specifically denote individuals who perform roles on stage.