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deuteragonist

American

[doo-tuh-rag-uh-nist, dyoo-] / ˌdu təˈræg ə nɪst, ˌdju- /

noun

(in ancient Greece) the actor next in importance to the protagonist.

deuteragonist British

/ ˌdjuːtəˈræɡənɪst /

noun

(in ancient Greek drama) the character next in importance to the protagonist, esp the antagonist

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Etymology

Origin of deuteragonist

From the Greek word deuteragōnistḗs, dating back to 1850–55. See deuter-, agonist

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deuteragonist

Ghostwire: Tokyo - Prelude, will introduce players to KK, the deuteragonist of Ghostwire, and his squad of spirit detectives as they investigate paranormal disturbances throughout Tokyo.

From The Verge ● Mar. 1, 2022

The deuteragonist and tritagonist take parts of second and third importance, and to talk of several protagonists, or of a chief protagonist or the like, is an absurdity.

From Society for Pure English Tract 4 The Pronunciation of English Words Derived from the Latin by John Sargeaunt

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