Deuteragonist Definition
do͝otə-răgə-nĭst, dyo͝o-
noun
In classical Greek drama, the character second in importance to the protagonist.
Webster's New World
A person in a secondary role, specifically the second most important character (after the protagonist).
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Noun
Singular:
deuteragonist
Plural:
deuteragonistsOrigin of Deuteragonist
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Greek deuteragōnistēs an actor of second-class parts deuteros second deu-1 in Indo-European roots agōnistēs actor protagonist
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
Ancient Greek δευτεραγωνιστής (deuteragonistes, literally “second actor”), originally in Greek drama, from ἀγωνιστής (agōnistēs, “a combatant, pleader, actor”).
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Surface analysis deuter- + agonist (“combatant, participant”).
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