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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

physical entity go
an entity that has physical existence

object, physical object go
a tangible and visible entity

whole, unit go
an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity

living thing, animate thing go
a living (or once living) entity

organism, being go
a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently

person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, soul go
a human being

entertainer go
a person who tries to please or amuse

performer, performing artist go
an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience

dancer, professional dancer, terpsichorean
a performer who dances professionally

noun.person

11 Subcategories

ballet dancer go
a trained dancer who is a member of a ballet company
ballet master go
a man who directs and teaches and rehearses dancers for a ballet company
ballet mistress go
a woman who directs and teaches and rehearses dancers for a ballet company
belly dancer, exotic belly dancer, exotic dancer go
a woman who performs a solo belly dance
chorus girl, showgirl, chorine go
a woman who dances in a chorus line
dancing-master, dance master go
a professional teacher of dancing
stepper, hoofer go
a professional dancer
kachina go
a masked dancer during a Pueblo religious ceremony who is thought to embody some particular spirit
nautch girl go
a professional dancing girl in India
tap dancer, tapper go
a dancer who sounds out rhythms by using metal taps on the toes and heels of the shoes
taxi dancer go
a woman employed to dance with patrons who pay a fee for each dance