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Comedian vs. Comedienne

Comedian

/kəˈmiːdiən/
A person who entertains people by making them laugh

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

A female person who makes people laugh, often by performing in front of an audience.

Examples:

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:

etymology
  • Comedian is a gender-neutral term used for anyone who performs comedy.
  • Comedienne is specifically used to refer to a female comedian.
  • Its more modern and acceptable to use comedian' for all genders.
  • The term comedienne is becoming less common as language evolves.
  • Remember: if unsure, comedian is always safe to use.
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