Meaning
- The main character, or one of the main characters, in any story, such as a literary work or drama.
- A leading person in a contest; a principal performer.
- (proscribed) An advocate or champion of a cause or course of action.
Opposite of
antagonist
Synonyms
main character
leading actor
leading role
principal character
principal one
leading part
actor
Translations
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/pɹəˈtæɡ.ə.nɪst/
Etymology
From Ancient Greek πρωταγωνιστής (prōtagōnistḗs, “a chief actor”), from πρῶτος (prôtos, “first”) + ἀγωνιστής (agōnistḗs, “a combatant, pleader, actor”). By surface analysis, prot- (“first”) + agonist (“combatant, participant”).
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