dramatis personae

Definitions of dramatis personae
  1. noun
    the actors in a play
    synonyms: cast, cast of characters
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    types:
    ensemble, supporting players
    a cast other than the principals
    type of:
    assemblage, gathering
    a group of persons together in one place
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