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US/proʊˈtæɡ.ən.ɪst/
UK/prəˈtæɡ.ən.ɪst/
the main character in a story, film or play; also a leading supporter of an idea
In context
The protagonist of the novel is a young doctor working in a mountain village.
In most superhero films, the protagonist discovers a secret power.
She was a leading protagonist in the campaign for equal pay.
Words that go with protagonist
adjective + noun
- main protagonistThe main protagonist dies at the end of the first book.
- female protagonistMore video games now have a female protagonist.
- young protagonistThe young protagonist grows up during the war.
- leading protagonistHe was a leading protagonist of the reform movement.
- unlikely protagonistAn old taxi driver is the unlikely protagonist of this comedy.
noun + preposition
- protagonist ofThe protagonist of the story is a talking cat.