Also means
entertainer
Usage Note
Showman is used in Italian exactly as in English — an entertainer with stage presence and flair. It is masculine and invariable in the plural (gli showman). The feminine equivalent is rarely used; showgirl is the more common loanword for women in entertainment.
Examples
"È un vero showman sul palco."
Natural Translation
He is a real showman on stage.
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