hidden role
nounUK /ˈhɪd.ən rəʊl/
US /ˈhɪd.ən roʊl/
A secret job or part that someone has in a game or story.
In the game, each player gets a hidden role that nobody else knows.
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2. A part an actor plays without the audience knowing who they really are.
The detective had a hidden role in the play until the final scene.
3. An unseen purpose or function that something serves.
Trees play a hidden role in keeping our air clean.
4. A secret position of power or influence in an organization.
She had a hidden role in running the club from behind the scenes.