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10 Language-to-English DictionariesTritagonist
/traɪˈtæɡənɪst/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The third most important character in a narrative, particularly in drama or literature.
"In the play, the tritagonist provides crucial support to the protagonist's journey." - 2
A character who plays a significant but secondary role in the story, often providing contrast or support to the main characters.
"The tritagonist's actions often highlight the flaws of the protagonist."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'tritagonist' originates from the Greek word 'tritagonistes', which means 'third actor'. It was used in ancient Greek theater to describe the third most important character in a play, following the protagonist and antagonist. Over time, it has evolved to refer to any third key character in a narrative.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Tritagonist" is said worldwide
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tritagoniste
Transliteration: tritagoniste
"Dans la pièce, le tritagoniste apporte un soutien crucial au protagoniste."
Tritagonist
Transliteration: Tritagonist
"In dem Stück spielt der Tritagonist eine wichtige Rolle."
tritagonista
Transliteration: tritagonista
"Nel dramma, il tritagonista fornisce supporto al protagonista."
tritagonista
Transliteration: tritagonista
"En la obra, el tritagonista juega un papel crucial."
tritagonista
Transliteration: tritagonista
"Na peça, o tritagonista oferece apoio ao protagonista."
तीसरा पात्र
Transliteration: teesra paatra
"नाटक में तीसरा पात्र नायक को महत्वपूर्ण समर्थन प्रदान करता है।"
第三主角
Transliteration: dì sān zhǔjiǎo
"在剧中，第三主角为主角提供了重要支持。"
제3주인공
Transliteration: je3 juingong
"극에서 제3주인공은 주인공에게 중요한 지원을 제공합니다."
第三の主人公
Transliteration: daisan no shujinkou
"劇中で第三の主人公は主人公に重要な支援を提供します。"
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