fig·u·rant (f g y -ränt , -r nt, -rä )n. 1. A member of a corps de ballet who does not perform solos. 2. A stage performer having no speaking part. [French, from present participle of figurer, to represent, from Old French, from Latin fig  r re, to form, from figra, figure; see figure.] |
figurant [ˈfɪgjʊrənt]
n
1. (Performing Arts / Ballet) a ballet dancer who does group work but no solo roles
2. (Performing Arts / Theatre) Theatre a minor character, esp one who does not speak
[from French, from figurer to represent, appear, figure]
figurante [ˌfɪgjʊˈrɒnt] fem n
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