Player

n.	1.	One who plays, or amuses himself; one without serious aims; an idler; a trifler.
	2.	One who plays any game.
	3.	A dramatic actor.
	4.	One who plays on an instrument of music.
	5.	A gamester; a gambler.

Noun	1.	player - a person who participates in or is skilled at some game Synonyms: participant
	2.	player - someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession) Synonyms: instrumentalist, musician
	3.	player - a theatrical performer Synonyms: actor, histrion, thespian, role player
	4.	player - an important participant (as in a business deal); "he was a major player in setting up the corporation"

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