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Olivier

Olivier

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An English actor and director famous for his Shakespeare roles on stage and screen
  • proper noun
  • /oʊˈlɪviər/
: Olivier
  • I starred alongside Laurence Olivier, Ingrid Bergman and Orson Welles.
  • Laurence Olivier

And Olivier's voiceover says this is the story of a man who could not make up his mind.

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Examples

  • Then they all went to see Olivier roll his eyes in Othello.

    Fiction book (1991)
  • Many regard Laurence Olivier as one of the greatest actors of the 20th century.

  • I got the Olivier version for school, and we showed it last year in the gym.

    Fiction book (1993)
  • What you are going to see is a scene from the film by Laurence Olivier.

  • The show won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Entertainment Show in 2006.

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  • Second of all, Laurence Olivier got the got the Oscar for his portrayal of Hamlet.

  • Laurence Olivier was celebrated for his exceptional performances in Shakespeare's plays.

  • In the movie adaptation of 'Hamlet', Olivier portrayed the lead character with remarkable depth.

Synonyms

Laurence Olivier
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An English actor and director famous for acting in Shakespeare plays

focuses on Shakespearean stage and screen roles rather than other classical roles

Compounds

A Russian salad of potatoes, vegetables, eggs, and mayonnaise often served at celebrations

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Olivier comes from the old word olive, from Latin oliva, meaning 'olive', the fruit and tree. So the name brings to mind the olive branch, a well-known symbol of 'peace', which makes the name easier to remember.