nonplayer character

noun

a character in a tabletop role-playing game who is controlled by the Game Master.

a character in a video game who executes scripted roles and is not controlled by the player. Abbreviation: NPC

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Nearby words

nonperishable, nonpermanent, nonpersistent, nonperson, nonphysical, nonplayer character, nonplaying, nonplus, nonpoint, nonpoisonous, nonpolar

Compare player character.

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