English word actor comes from Proto-Indo-European *h₂eǵ-, Proto-Indo-European *h₂eǵʰ-, and later Proto-Indo-European *h₂éǵeti (To be driving.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *h₂eǵ- | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | to drive, plough animal |
| *h₂eǵʰ- | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | plough animal |
| *h₂éǵeti | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | To be driving. |
| *agō | Proto-Italic (itc-pro) | Do, act. Drive. Push, impel. |
| ago | Latin (lat) | (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 (lat) | (legal) prosecutor, plaintiff, advocate, orator. Actor (person who performs in a theatrical play or movie). Doer. |
| actor | English (en) | (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. |