English Explanatory Dictionary

non-player character

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A character in a role-playing game or computer game whose actions are not controlled by a player.
  2. A person who does not think for themselves nor make their own decisions.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

non-player character non-player characters

Etymology

From non- + player character.

Synonyms

NPC AI computer

Antonyms

player character
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