protagonist

Pronunciation: /pɹəˈtæɡ.ə.nɪst/

The English word “protagonist” has 3 meanings listed here.

noun

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

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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