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Definition of Pantomimist
1. Noun. An actor who communicates entirely by gesture and facial expression.
Generic synonyms: Actor, Histrion, Player, Role Player, Thespian
Specialized synonyms: Marceau, Marcel Marceau
Derivative terms: Mime, Mime, Pantomime, Pantomime, Pantomime
Definition of Pantomimist
1. n. An actor in pantomime; also, a composer of pantomimes.
Definition of Pantomimist
1. Noun. One who engages in pantomime. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Pantomimist
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Pantomimist
Literary usage of Pantomimist
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Werner's Readings and Recitations (1908)
"During line 1 pantomimist arouses a moment from his dream, gazes gently at stream
and ... Becoming conscious of the sound, pantomimist waves hand gently out ..."
2. Roba Di Roma by William Wetmore Story (1887)
"Galen relates a story of a female patient whose sole disease was a violent passion
for the pantomimist Pylades, conceived only through seeing him act. ..."
3. The Musical World (1878)
"An amateur burlesque was all very well, but how about the more difficult steps
in the path of the pantomimist ? How would Mr WS Gilbert, for instance, ..."
4. History of Philadelphia, 1609-1884 by John Thomas Scharf, Thompson Westcott (1884)
"Among the engagements for the circus were Collingbourne, a native of London, who
was a dancer and pantomimist; Master Collet, a rider and performer of boys' ..."
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