dramatis personae

• Expression latine utilisée en littérature et au théâtre pour désigner les personnages d'une pièce, d'un roman ou d'une œuvre narrative, souvent sous forme de liste ou de distribution.

A Latin phrase used in literature and theater meaning 'the characters of the drama' or 'the cast of characters' in a play, novel, or narrative work.

1. List of charactersC1formal

   A list of the main characters in a play, opera, or other dramatic work.

   Liste des personnages

   • The dramatis personae for the play included five main characters.
   • The program included a full dramatis personae for the audience.
   • Shakespeare's Hamlet has a large dramatis personae.