Attori

Attori is the plural form of the Italian noun attore, meaning an actor. The term designates a person who performs in theatre, film, television, or other performing arts. The feminine form is attrice, with the plural attrici. In Italian, nouns have gender and number; when referring to a group of performers, the masculine plural attori is usually used for mixed or unknown gender, while the feminine plural attrici is used for groups of women.

Usage and scope: Attori are described by their medium, genre, or role, such as an Italian group of actors (un gruppo di attori italiani) or a theatre troupe of actors (attori teatrali). The word appears in credits, reviews, biographies, and industry discussions, and is contrasted with the feminine term attrice in contexts focusing on female performers. Related phrases include professional references to the skills, training, and career paths of actors.

Etymology and related terms: The word attore derives from a historical development in Italian from roots meaning to act or perform, passing through older Romance forms. Related terms include attrice (the feminine form), attoriale (adjective related to acting), and phrases involving recitazione (acting) and teatro (theatre) or cinema.

See also: attrice, teatro, cinema, recitazione.