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English word actor comes from Proto-Indo-European *h₂eǵ-, Proto-Indo-European *h₂eǵʰ-, and later Proto-Indo-European *h₂éǵeti (To be driving.)
*h₂eǵ- (Proto-Indo-European)
to drive, plough animal
*h₂eǵʰ- (Proto-Indo-European)
plough animal
*h₂éǵeti (Proto-Indo-European)
To be driving.
*agō (Proto-Italic)
Do, act. Drive. Push, impel.
ago (Latin)
(of offerings) I slay, kill (as a sacrifice). (of plants) I put forth, sprout, extend. (of time) I pass, spend. I accomplish, manage, achieve. I chase, pursue. I discuss, plead, deliberate. I do, act, make, behave. I drive at, pursue (a course of action). I drive, conduct. I guide, govern, administer. I perform, transact. I push, move, impel. I rob, steal, plunder, carry off. I stir up, [...]
actor (Latin)
(legal) prosecutor, plaintiff, advocate, orator. Actor (person who performs in a theatrical play or movie). Doer.
actor (English)
(legal) An advocate or proctor in civil courts or causes.. (legal) One who institutes a suit; plaintiff or complainant.. (policy debate) One who enacts a certain policy action.. (software engineering) The entity that performs a role (in use case analysis).. A person who performs in a theatrical play or film.. One who acts; a doer.. One who takes part in a situation.