deuteragonist


deu·ter·ag·o·nist

D0175600 (do͞o′tə-răg′ə-nĭst, dyo͞o-)n. The character second in importance to the protagonist in classical Greek drama. See Usage Note at protagonist.
[Greek deuteragōnistēs, second actor, an actor taking the secondary role (as opposed to the main role) : deuteros, second; see deu- in Indo-European roots + agōnistēs, actor; see protagonist.]

deuteragonist

(ˌdjuːtəˈræɡənɪst) n (Theatre) (in ancient Greek drama) the character next in importance to the protagonist, esp the antagonist[C19: from Greek deuteragōnistēs, from deutero- + agōnistēs contestant, actor]

deu•ter•ag•o•nist

(ˌdu təˈræg ə nɪst, ˌdyu-)

n. (in ancient Greek drama) the actor next in importance to the protagonist. [1850–55; < Greek deuteragōnistḗs. See deuter-, agonist]

deuteragonist

Greek Drama, the role that is second in importance to that of the protagonist, or main character.See also: Drama