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Meaning of protagonist

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

protagonist

Pronunciation:/pɹəˈtæ.ɡə.nɪst//pɹoʊˈtæ.ɡə.nɪst/

noun

Definitions

  1. (authorship) The main character, or one of the main characters, in any story, such as a literary work or drama.

    Antonyms:antagonist
  2. A leading person in a contest; a principal performer.

  3. An advocate or champion of a cause or course of action.