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minstrel vs performer

performer vs minstrel

minstrel and performer both are nouns.

minstrel is a verb but performer is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
minstrel Yes No Yes No
performer Yes No No No
As nouns, performer is a hypernym of minstrel; that is, performer is a word with a broader meaning than minstrel:
  • minstrel: a performer in a minstrel show
  • performer: an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience
Other hypernyms of minstrel include performing artist.
minstrel (noun) performer (noun)
a singer of folk songs an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience
a performer in a minstrel show
minstrel (verb) performer (verb)
celebrate by singing, in the style of minstrels
Difference between minstrel and performer

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