protagonist

noun
UK: /prəˈtæɡənɪst/
US: /proʊˈtæɡənɪst/

  1. The main character in a story, play, or movie.

    1. She is the protagonist of the story.
    2. The protagonist's journey is filled with challenges that shape his destiny.

  2. A leading figure or advocate of a cause or idea.

    1. He was a protagonist of peace.
    2. She became a key protagonist in the movement for environmental protection.

Synonyms

hero lead champion advocate

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "protagonist" in English means: The main character in a story, play, or movie., A leading figure or advocate of a cause or idea..

The phonetic transcription of "protagonist" is /prəˈtæɡənɪst/ in British English and /proʊˈtæɡənɪst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "protagonist": hero, lead, champion, advocate.

Example usage of "protagonist": "She is the protagonist of the story.". More examples on the page.