Definition of "character" []

• The combination of qualities or features that distinguishes one person, group, or thing from another. See Synonyms at disposition. (noun)
• A distinguishing feature or attribute, as of an individual, group, or category. See Synonyms at quality. (noun)
• Genetics A structure, function, or attribute determined by a gene or group of genes. (noun)
• Moral or ethical strength. (noun)
• A description of a person's attributes, traits, or abilities. (noun)

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• "A quibble about your WiR framing: I think that the two functional definitions of WiR are where a female character is killed and/or depowered, thereby taking her out of the power fantasy sandbox for writers to play with and readers to enjoy, and/or as you pointed out, harming a female to get a reaction from a male _character_."
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• "But the benevolent character thus deeply laid is the _Christian character_."