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protagonist

noun
prəˈtæɡənɪst

Meaning

The leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text.
the main character or leading figure in a story, drama, or other work

Example Sentences

Charles Darnay is one of the protagonists of the story.

The protagonist of the novel struggles with her inner conflicts.

Synonyms

main character, leading character, principal character, central character, hero, heroine, main figure, lead
Entry 1
main character, leading character, principal character, central character, hero, heroine
Entry 2
hero, central character, main figure, lead

Antonyms

antagonist, villain, opponent, enemy, adversary, rival
Entry 1
antagonist, villain, opponent, enemy, adversary, rival
Entry 2
antagonist, villain

Collocations

novel's protagonist, main protagonist, story protagonist, central protagonist

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