DEUTERAGONIST
Etymology
Noun
deuteragonist (plural deuteragonists)
(narratology) A secondary character; specifically, the second most important character (after the protagonist).
(historical, ancient Greek drama) An actor playing a role (potentially all roles) requiring a second actor to be present on the stage, opposite the protagonist.
Usage notes
Much less commonly used in everyday speech than protagonist – while protagonist is a common term, deuteragonist is technical.
Synonyms
• sidekick
Coordinate terms
• protagonist
• tritagonist
Source: Wiktionary
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