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English word comedy comes from Ancient Greek (to 1453) κωμῳδία, and later Latin comoedia (A comedy (play).)

κωμῳδία (Ancient Greek)

comoedia (Latin)

A comedy (play).

comedie (Old French)

comedy (English)

(Medieval Europe) A narrative poem with an agreeable ending (e.g., The Divine Comedy).. (drama) A dramatic work that is light and humorous or satirical in tone.. (drama) The genre of such works.. (historical) A choric song of celebration or revel, especially in Ancient Greece.. A humorous event.. A light, amusing play with a happy ending.. Entertainment composed of jokes, satire, or humorous [...]

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