tragedian Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a writer (especially a playwright) who writes tragedies
  2. noun an actor who specializes in tragic roles

WordNet

Tra*ge"di*an noun
Etymology
Cf. F. tragédien.
Definitions
  1. A writer of tragedy.
    Thence what the lofty, grave, tragedians taught. Milton.
  2. An actor or player in tragedy. Shak.

Webster 1913