Background
Background noun - The physical conditions or features that form the setting against which something is viewed.
Status and background are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Status" instead a noun "Background".
Status
Status noun - Position with regard to conditions and circumstances.
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Synonyms for Status
Background and status are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Background" instead a noun "Status".
Nearby Word: state
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Karen holds Marin's position, mixed with Aioros' status and background; since Karen served as the hero's trainer, and like Aioros, was also labeled as a traitor despite being well-respected by their teammates, and had the best intentions for their allegiance.
Source: Anime / B't X -
The former is a gentle giant, both kind enough to offer up his other hand when Jiron couldn't shake with his right, and thoroughly aware of his status as a background character.
Source: Anime / Xabungle -
Though it could be considered the end of Laguna's story, since he doesn't get any more playable parts and he's more or less relegated to background character status after that.
Source: Awesome Moment of Crowning
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