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Meaning of backstory

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

backstory

Pronunciation:/ˈbækˌstɔːɹi/

noun

Definitions

The previous life and experiences of a person, especially a character in a dramatic work, but also a real-life person.
A fictitious account of a person's history designed to conceal their actual history and motives.
Synonyms:cover story
A prequel.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/backstory