deuteragonist

The definition of a deuteragonist is the second most important character after the protagonist.

(noun)

An example of a deuteragonist is a superhero's leading lady.

See deuteragonist in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

Class. Drama the character second in importance to the protagonist

Origin: Gr deuteragōnistēs: see deutero- & agonize & -ist

See deuteragonist in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The character second in importance to the protagonist in classical Greek drama.

Origin:

Origin: Greek deuteragōnistēs, an actor of second-class parts

Origin: : deuteros, second; see deu-¹ in Indo-European roots

Origin: + agōnistēs, actor; see protagonist

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