"demicharacter" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: From demi- + character, as a calque of French demi-caractère. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|demi|character}} demi- + character, {{uder|en|fr|demi-caractère}} French demi-caractère Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} demicharacter (not comparable)
  1. (dance) Synonym of demi-caractère Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Dance Synonyms: demi-caractère [synonym, synonym-of]
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