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Dancer

/ˈdæn.sər/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A person who dances or whose profession is dancing.

    "The dancer captivated the audience with her graceful movements."
  2. 2

    A performer who dances, especially in a theatrical context.

    "The ballet dancer practiced for hours to perfect her routine."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'dancer' originates from the Middle English 'dansere', which is derived from the Old French 'danser', meaning 'to dance'. The term evolved through the influence of various European languages, reflecting the cultural significance of dance in social and artistic contexts.

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