protagonist — the main character in a story, play, or movie
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the main character in a story, play, or movie
Pronunciation (IPA): /proʊˈtæɡənɪst/
Korean meaning: 주인공, 주연
Korean pronunciation: 프로**태**거니스트
Example Sentences
- The movie's protagonist was a talking cat who saved the world with hairballs.
- Unlike typical protagonists, she solved problems by taking naps instead of fighting.
- The novel's protagonist struggles with moral dilemmas throughout the story.
protagonist
NOUN//proʊˈtæɡənɪst//
the main character in a story, play, or movie
The main character of the story
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The protagonist chooses between antagonist and botanist
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Origin
From Ancient Greek 'protagonistes,' combining 'protos' (first) and 'agonistes' (actor or competitor). The term originally referred to the first actor in Greek drama who played the leading role.
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“The movie's protagonist was a talking cat who saved the world with hairballs.”
“Unlike typical protagonists, she solved problems by taking naps instead of fighting.”
“The novel's protagonist struggles with moral dilemmas throughout the story.”
“She became the protagonist of her own life story after quitting her boring job.”
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