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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