istrione

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istrione m sing (pl.: istrioni)

  1. (storia) (arte) (teatro) attore di teatro nell'antica Roma
  2. (spregiativo) attore di poco conto
  3. attore che recita con enfasi
  4. persona che assume atteggiamenti ostentati e simulati
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IPA: /istriˈone/

dal latino histrio

storia romana: attore
senso figurato