Meaning of the word "supporting actor" in English
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supporting actor
US /səˌpɔːr.t̬ɪŋ ˈæk.tɚ/
UK /səˌpɔːr.t̬ɪŋ ˈæk.tɚ/
Noun
1.
an actor who performs a role in a play or film below that of the leading actor, and next in importance
Example:
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He won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor.
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The film has a strong cast, including a talented supporting actor.
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