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Comedian vs. Comedienne
Comedian
/kəˈmiːdiən/Examples:
The comedian's skit had the audience in stitches.It's not easy to be a successful comedian today.He's a comedian who cleverly tackles social issues.
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Comedienne
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The comedienne's performance left the audience in stitches.As a young comedienne, she is quickly rising to fame.Every show features a talented comedienne bringing the laughs.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- A comedian is a gender-neutral term that can refer to any performer of comedy or stand-up comedy, regardless of gender.
- A comedienne is specifically used to describe a female comedian, though it's considered somewhat outdated and less commonly used today.
- Remember that comedian is more widely accepted and increasingly preferred due to its gender-neutrality.
- Comedienne can be associated with traditional uses but isn't as widely used in modern contexts.
- Think of comedian as the more inclusive and contemporary option for all genders.
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