ecdysiast

/ɛkˈdɪziæst/
noun
  1. A performer who takes off their clothes as part of an entertainment act; a striptease artist.
    • The ecdysiast moved gracefully across the stage, captivating the audience with each movement.
    • Many ecdysiasts are skilled dancers who use costume changes to tell a story.
    • The documentary explored the lives of ecdysiasts working in nightclubs around the world.
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