original character

The term "original character" is widely used in fan communities to describe unique characters created by fans or artists, distinct from those in the official narrative.

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Definition

B2Fandom

(slang)A fictional person or creature created by a fan, not part of the official story.

Example

  • She introduced an original character in her fanfiction that became very popular among readers.

B2Creative Writing

(informal)A unique persona invented by an author, not derived from existing works.

Example

  • The novel features several original characters that add depth to the storyline.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "original character":

main characterout of character