co|me|di|an

co|me|di|an «kuh MEE dee uhn», noun.

1. an actor in comedies; actor of comic parts: »

A comedian played the part of the fool.

2. Figurative. a person who amuses others with his funny talk and actions, often acting in a foolish or irresponsible way: »

That boy is always playing pranks and is a comedian no one takes seriously.

3. a writer of comedies.

╂[< Middle French comédien]