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actor in Malay

pelakon

/ˈæk.təː//ˈæk.tɚ/

actor in Malay: pelakon, anak wayang. In English, actor means someone who institutes a legal suit; a plaintiff or complainant.

Malay words for actor

dramatic performer — see also actress, play-actor
pelakon, anak wayang

English meaning of actor

  1. noun Someone who institutes a legal suit; a plaintiff or complainant.
  2. noun Someone acting on behalf of someone else; a guardian.
  3. noun Someone or something that takes part in some action; a doer, an agent.
  4. noun A person who acts a part in a theatrical play or (later) in film or television; a dramatic performer.

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Questions about actor in Malay

What is the meaning of actor in Malay?
Actor in Malay is pelakon, anak wayang.
Apakah maksud actor dalam bahasa Melayu?
Actor: pelakon, anak wayang.
What does actor mean in English?
Actor means someone who institutes a legal suit; a plaintiff or complainant.

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