(a) Profession, occupation, business, esp. that of an actor; (b) fraternity; people of the same profession, esp. actors as a body. Obsolete.

A profession, esp. the theatrical profession; (with the and singular agreement) actors or other public performers collectively.

The body of people engaged in a particular occupation or calling; sometimes with defining word, as legal, medical, etc.

people involved in acting; esp. itinerant players.