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protagonist

UK
/prəˈtæɡənɪst/
US
/proʊˈtæɡənɪst/

Translations

protagonistnoun
protagonists
pl
UK
/prəˈtæɡənɪst/
US
/proʊˈtæɡənɪst/
protagonistePersonnage principal d'une œuvre narrative ou figure centrale d'une situation réelle.
The protagonist must overcome her fears to save the kingdom.
La protagoniste doit surmonter ses peurs pour sauver le royaume.
Additional translations
protagonisteDans le théâtre grec antique.
Synonyms
hero
main character
advocate
champion
central character
leading character
protagonistadjective
more protagonist
Comp.
most protagonist
Super.
UK
/prəˈtæɡənɪst/
US
/proʊˈtæɡənɪst/
Used attributively before another noun to indicate relation to or characteristic of the protagonist
principalDans le sens de « central », « qui tient le rôle principal ».
The film adopts a protagonist viewpoint that keeps viewers emotionally invested.
Le film adopte un point de vue principal qui maintient l'engagement émotionnel des spectateurs.
Synonyms
chief
central
dominant
premier
leading
principal
primary
main

Definitions

protagonistnoun
The main character in a drama, movie, novel, or other narrative work, around whom the plot revolves.
In the novel, the protagonist faces numerous challenges that test her resolve and character.
A leading or principal figure in a real-life situation or event, especially one who advocates for a particular cause or idea.
He was a prominent protagonist in the civil rights movement, tirelessly working for equality.
In ancient Greek drama, the chief actor who played the main role in a tragedy.
In Sophocles' plays, the protagonist would often be supported by two other actors, the deuteragonist and tritagonist.
protagonistadjective
Relating to or characteristic of a protagonist; central or main within a narrative.
The film adopts a protagonist viewpoint that keeps viewers emotionally invested.
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