figurant

noun

fig·​u·​rant
ˈfigyəˌränt,
-räⁿ,
-rant
ˈfigyərənt
plural -s
1
: a member of a dance troupe who dances only in groups or figures
2
: one that figures in a scene without speaking or without taking a prominent part

Word History

Etymology

French figurant, from present participle of figurer to figure, represent, appear

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“Figurant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/figurant. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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