The difference between Comedian and Comedienne

When used as nouns, comedian means an entertainer who performs in a humorous manner, especially by telling jokes, whereas comedienne means a female comedian.


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  1. Comedian as a noun:

    An entertainer who performs in a humorous manner, especially by telling jokes.

  2. Comedian as a noun (by extension):

    Any person who is characteristically humorous or amusing.

  3. Comedian as a noun:

    A writer of comedy.

    Examples:

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  1. Comedienne as a noun (dated):

    A female comedian.