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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:
- Remember that comedienne is specifically used for female comedians, echoing the traditional approach of gender-differentiated terms in professions, but comedian is now often used for both genders.
- The ienne ending in comedienne is akin to other feminine forms of French nouns, which might help recall its feminine association.
- Comedian is a general and more widely accepted term, regardless of gender, making it safer for most modern contexts.
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