protagonist

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[edit] English

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[edit] Etymology

From Ancient Greek πρωταγωνιστής (protagonistes, a chief actor), from πρῶτος (protos, first) + ἀγωνιστής (agōnistēs, a combatant, pleader, actor)

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  • IPA: /pɹə.ˈtæ.gə.nɪst/
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[edit] Noun

protagonist (plural protagonists)

  1. The main character in a literary work or drama.
  2. A leading person in a contest; a principal performer.
  3. An advocate or champion of a cause or course of action.

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