"breakout character" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: breakout characters [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} breakout character (plural breakout characters)
  1. (film, television, literature) A character who becomes the most popular, talked about, and imitated, helping to establish the narrative's popularity. Wikipedia link: breakout character Categories (topical): Film, Literature, Television
    Sense id: en-breakout_character-en-noun-GNr7QPkL Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: broadcasting, film, literature, media, publishing, television

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