Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
npc
noun
/ˌɛn piː ˈsiː/
Definition
Non-Playable Character
Examples
- In many role-playing games, NPCs provide quests, information, or services to the player.
- The NPC in the village gave me clues to solve the mystery.
- Some players enjoy interacting with NPCs to learn more about the game world.
Meaning
A character in a video game that is not controlled by a player.
Synonyms
- computer-controlled character
- AI character
- background character
