Fictional Character

Person, creature, or being in a work of fiction.

character persona

A fictional character is a person, creature, or being in a work of fiction. They are often used to tell stories and explore themes.

Pronunciation

/ˈfɪkʃənl ˌkær.ə.ktər/

Etymology

The term 'fictional character' combines 'fictional,' meaning created in the imagination, and 'character,' referring to a person or role in a narrative.

Synonyms — Similar or Related Terms

figure role

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

entity person

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

hero villain protagonist antagonist

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

story novel film play

Indexes

fictional narrative

Antagonist
Character
Characters
Fantasy
Fiction
Novel
Novelist
Protagonist

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