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protagonist
nounmasculine/femininegeneral usevery common/pɾutɐɣuˈniʃtɐ/pro·ta·go·nis·ta
Definitions
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The leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text.
Usage examples
“The protagonist of the novel is a disillusioned war veteran.”
“She played the protagonist in the stage production.”
Common combinations
main protagonistfemale protagonisttitle protagonistplay the protagonist
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An important person who plays a leading role in a real event or movement.
Usage examples
“He was a key protagonist in the peace negotiations.”
“The protesters were the protagonists of the social change.”
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Antonyms
Common combinations
chief protagonistactive protagonisthistorical protagonistprotagonist of change