deuteragonist
[ doo-tuh-rag-uh-nist, dyoo- ]
/ ˌdu təˈræg ə nɪst, ˌdyu- /
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noun
(in ancient Greece) the actor next in importance to the protagonist.
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Words nearby deuteragonist
Deus Ramos, Deus vobiscum, Deus vult, Deut., deuter-, deuteragonist, deuteranopia, deuterate, deuteride, deuterium, deuterium oxide
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British Dictionary definitions for deuteragonist
deuteragonist
/ (ˌdjuːtəˈræɡənɪst) /
noun
(in ancient Greek drama) the character next in importance to the protagonist, esp the antagonist
Word Origin for deuteragonist
C19: from Greek deuteragōnistēs, from deutero- + agōnistēs contestant, actor
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