Definitions for: Tragedian

[n] an actor who specializes in tragic roles
[n] a writer (especially a playwright) who writes tragedies

Webster (1913) Definition: Tra*ge"di*an, n. [Cf. F. trag['e]dien.]
1. A writer of tragedy.

Thence what the lofty, grave, tragedians taught.
--Milton.

2. An actor or player in tragedy. --Shak.

See Also: actor, author, histrion, player, role player, thespian, writer