original character
[/əˈrɪdʒɪnəl ˈkærəktər/]
nounpl: original characters
personagem original
1. A fictional character created by an author, artist, or fan that is not based on or derived from existing published works
The author created several original characters for her new novel.
A autora criou vários personagens originais para seu novo romance.
2. In fan fiction and fan art communities, a character created by a fan rather than the original creator of a franchise
She drew fan art featuring her original character alongside the main cast.
Ela desenhou arte de fã apresentando seu personagem original ao lado do elenco principal.
3. A distinctive or unique personality or nature of a person
He has an original character that sets him apart from others.
Ele tem um caráter original que o diferencia dos outros.
The term 'original character' (often abbreviated as 'OC') is particularly prominent in digital fan communities in both Brazil and the USA, especially among younger creators on social media platforms, fan fiction websites, and art communities. In Brazil, the fan community frequently uses both 'personagem original' and the English acronym 'OC' interchangeably in online spaces. This reflects the global, English-dominant nature of internet culture.
NYC Slang
OC (widely used abbreviation in internet culture and fan communities across USA)
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