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- [doo-tuh-rag-uh-nist, dyoo-]
- /ˌdu təˈræg ə nɪst, ˌdyu-/
- /djˌuːtərˈaɡənˌɪst/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [doo-tuh-rag-uh-nist, dyoo-]
- /ˌdu təˈræg ə nɪst, ˌdyu-/
Definitions of deuteragonist word
- noun deuteragonist (in ancient Greek drama) the character next in importance to the protagonist, esp the antagonist 3
- noun deuteragonist the character second in importance to the protagonist 3
- noun deuteragonist (in ancient Greece) the actor next in importance to the protagonist. 1
- noun deuteragonist The person second in importance to the protagonist in a drama. 1
- noun deuteragonist A person in a secondary role, specifically the second most important character (after the protagonist). 0
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Origin of deuteragonist
First appearance:
before 1850 One of the 32% newest English words
From the Greek word deuteragōnistḗs, dating back to 1850-55. See deuter-, agonist
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Parts of speech for Deuteragonist
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
deuteragonist popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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