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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

nonplayer

/nɒnˈpleɪər/ noun · British & US
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What does nonplayer mean?

noun

A nonplayer is a character in a game or story who is not a main participant or player. In video games, a nonplayer character (NPC) is a computer-controlled character that interacts with the player.

Example

"The nonplayer characters in the game were well-developed and added to the overall story."

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