deuteragonist

deu·ter·ag·o·nist

noun \ˌdü-tə-ˈra-gə-nist also ˌdyü-\

Definition of DEUTERAGONIST

1

: the actor taking the part of second importance in a classical Greek drama

2

: a person who serves as a foil to another

Origin of DEUTERAGONIST

Greek deuteragōnistēs, from deuter- + agōnistēs combatant, actor — more at protagonist

First Known Use: 1855