PROTAGONIST


Meaning of PROTAGONIST in English

■ noun

1》 the leading character in a drama, film, or novel.

↘a prominent figure in a real situation.

2》 an advocate or champion of a cause or idea.

Origin

C17: from Gk prōtagōnistēs , from prōtos 'first in importance' + agōnistēs 'actor'.

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