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deuteragonist

Pronunciation: /ˌdjuːtəˈragənɪst/

Definition of deuteragonist

noun

  • the person second in importance to the protagonist in a drama.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Greek deuteragōnistēs, from deuteros 'second' + agōnistēs 'actor'

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