background role
nounUK /ˈbæk.ɡraʊnd rəʊl/
US /ˈbæk.ɡraʊnd roʊl/
A background role is a small part where you help but are not the main star.
She had a background role in the school play, standing quietly with the other villagers.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A job that supports the main work without being seen.
The computer does a background role, saving files while you play.
3. A quiet position in a group where you do not lead.
He took a background role on the team and let others speak.
4. A part in a story that is not the focus.
The old castle has a background role in the tale.