Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cast-of-characters
Noun
/kæst əv ˈkɛrɪktərz/
Definition
A list of the characters in a play, film, or story, often including brief descriptions of their roles and relationships.
Examples
- In the program, the cast of characters included the hero, the sidekick, and the villain.
- The author’s detailed cast of characters helped readers keep track of the many storylines.
- Each cast of characters brought their unique traits to the narrative, making it more engaging.
Meaning
The term refers to all the fictional people or entities portrayed in a particular narrative, highlighting their identities and interactions within the plot.
Synonyms
- Character list
- Personae
- Character roster
