Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun tragedian

2 senses of tragedian

Sense 1
tragedian -- (a writer (especially a playwright) who writes tragedies)
       => writer, author -- (writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay))

Sense 2
tragedian -- (an actor who specializes in tragic roles)
       => actor, histrion, player, thespian, role player -- (a theatrical performer)