nonspeakingrole
nounUK /nɒnˈspiːkɪŋ rəʊl/
US /nɑːnˈspiːkɪŋ roʊl/
A part in a play or movie where the actor does not talk.
She was happy to get a nonspeaking role in the school play.
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2. A job or position that does not involve talking to people.
He prefers a nonspeaking role behind the scenes.
3. A part in a game or activity where you cannot speak.
In this game, each player has a nonspeaking role and must act things out.
4. A character in a story who never says anything.
The mysterious stranger is a nonspeaking role in the novel.