Poitier

/ˈpwɑdiˌeɪ/
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Definitions of Poitier
  1. noun
    United States film actor and director (born in 1927)
    synonyms: Sidney Poitier
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    actor, histrion, player, role player, thespian
    a theatrical performer
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