'Figurant' definitions:

Definition of 'Figurant'

From: GCIDE
  • Figurant \Fig"u*rant`\ (? or ?), n. masc. [F., prop. p. pr. of figurer figure, represent, make a figure.] One who dances at the opera, not singly, but in groups or figures; an accessory character on the stage, who figures in its scenes, but has nothing to say; hence, one who figures in any scene, without taking a prominent part. [1913 Webster]