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View usage for: (prətægənɪst, US proʊ-) Word forms: plural protagonists1. countable nounSomeone who is a protagonist of an idea or movement is a supporter of it. [formal] ...the main protagonists of their countries' integration into the world market. [+ of] 2. countable nounA protagonist in a play, novel, or real event is one of the main people in it. [formal] ...the protagonist of J. D. Salinger's novel 'The Catcher in the Rye'. [+ of] Synonyms: leading character, lead, principal, central character More Synonyms of protagonist More Synonyms of protagonist protagonist in British English (prəʊˈtæɡənɪst) noun1. the principal character in a play, story, etc 2. a supporter, esp when important or respected, of a cause, political party, etc Derived forms protagonism (proˈtagonism) noun Word origin C17: from Greek prōtagōnistēs, from prōtos first + agōnistēs actor protagonist in American English (proʊˈtægənɪst) noun1. the main character in a drama, novel, or story, around whom the action centers 2. a person who plays a leading or active part Word origin Gr prōtagōnistēs < prōtos, first + agōnistēs, actor < agōnizesthai: see agonize Examples of 'protagonist' in a sentenceprotagonist In other languagesprotagonist British English: protagonist NOUN Someone who is a protagonist of an idea or movement is a supporter of it. ...the main protagonists of their countries' integration into the world market. - American English: protagonist
- Brazilian Portuguese: protagonista
- Chinese: 倡导者
- European Spanish: protagonista
- French: champion
- German: Verfechter
- Italian: fautore
- Japanese: 主唱者
- Korean: 주창자
- European Portuguese: protagonista
- Latin American Spanish: protagonista
Definition a supporter of a cause an active protagonist of his country's membership of the EU Synonyms champion mainstay prime mover standard-bearer moving spirit torchbearer Definition the leading character in a play or story the protagonist of J.D. Salinger's novel Synonyms leading character central character hero or heroine Additional synonymsDefinition a person who upholds or defends a cause or course of action He was a strong advocate of free market policies. Synonyms supporter, spokesman or woman or person, champion, defender, speaker, pleader, campaigner, promoter, counsellor, backer, proponent, apostle, apologist, upholder, proposer Definition a person who advocates an idea, cause, etc. a leading exponent of genetic engineering Synonyms advocate, champion, supporter, defender, spokesman or woman or person, promoter, backer, spokesperson, proponent, propagandist, upholder Definition the principal role in a play, film, or other production, or the person playing such a role Two dancers from the Bolshoi Ballet dance the leads. Synonyms leading role, principal, protagonist, title role, star part, principal part Nearby words ofprotagonist - prostrate yourself
- prostration
- prosy
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- protean
- protect
- protection
Additional synonymsDefinition a person who rules, guides, or inspires others the leader of the Conservative Party Synonyms principal, president, head, chief, boss (informal), director, manager, chairperson, captain, chair, premier, governor, commander, superior, ruler, conductor, controller, counsellor, supervisor, superintendent, big name, big gun (informal), chieftain, bigwig (informal), ringleader, big shot (informal), overseer, big cheese (slang, old-fashioned), big noise (informal), big hitter (informal), torchbearer, number one, sherang (Australian, New Zealand) Definition the leading actor in a play soloists and principals of The Scottish Ballet orchestra Synonyms star, lead, leader, prima ballerina, first violin, leading man or lady, coryphée |