deu·ter·ag·o·nist (d  t -r g -n st, dy-)n. The character second in importance to the protagonist in classical Greek drama. [Greek deuterag  nist s, an actor of second-class parts : deuteros, second; see deu-1 in Indo-European roots + agnists, actor; see protagonist.] |
deuteragonist [ˌdjuːtəˈrægənɪst]
n
(Performing Arts / Theatre) (in ancient Greek drama) the character next in importance to the protagonist, esp the antagonist
[from Greek deuteragōnistēs, from deutero- + agōnistēs contestant, actor]
deuteragonist
Greek Drama, the role that is second in importance to that of the protagonist, or main character.
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