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 Definitions of protagonist  [ʊˈtæg ə nɪst]  

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Definition of 'protagonist' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) protagonist
the leading character of a drama or other literary work.

2.  protagonist
a chief proponent or leader of a movement, cause, etc.

3.  protagonist
(in ancient Greek drama) the actor who played the main role and other roles as well.

4.  protagonist
Physiol.

Etymology:  (1665–75; < Gk prōtagōnistēs principal actor, leader =prôt(os) first +agōnistēs contestant, actor. See proto -, antagonist)

Definition of 'protagonist' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) supporter, protagonist, champion, admirer, booster, friend
a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
"all their supporters came out for the game"; "they are friends of the library"

2. (noun) protagonist, agonist
the principal character in a work of fiction


Definition of 'protagonist' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) protagonist
one who takes the leading part in a drama; hence, one who takes lead in some great scene, enterprise, conflict, or the like



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