Word of the day · Sunday 20 September 2026
protagonist
noun the main character in a novel, play, movie, etc.
noun an important person who is involved in a competition, conflict, or cause
Definition from the free dictionary API.
Meaning: (noun) the main character in a novel, play, movie, etc.
Also: (noun) an important person who is involved in a competition, conflict, or cause
Pronounced: proʊˈtægənɪst
In a sentence: She was a leading protagonist in the civil rights movement.
Quick way to remember: hero of the story
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