deuteragonist
/ˌduː.təˈɹæɡ.ə.nɪst/noun
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1
A secondary character; specifically, the second most important character (after the protagonist).
2
An actor playing a role (potentially all roles) requiring a second actor to be present on the stage, opposite the protagonist.
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