Protagonist
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pɹəˈtæɡ.ə.nɪst/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Protagonist is a noun meaning (authorship) The main character, or one of the main characters, in any story, such as a literary work or drama.
Meaning
(authorship) The main character, or one of the main characters, in any story, such as a literary work or drama.
More Meanings
- A leading person in a contest; a principal performer.
- (proscribed) An advocate or champion of a cause or course of action.
Example Sentences
It was toward the end of the sixteenth century that the communities in Venice, Mantua, Ferrara, Padua, and Casale Monferrato, inspired by the Renaissance music, wanted to introduce some modernization into the service. The greatest protagonist of the idea was the encyclopedic Jewish scholar Leon of Modena.
Word Forms
- protagonists
Synonyms for protagonist
Depending on context, synonyms include champion, friend, supporter, booster, admirer.
Antonyms for protagonist
Common opposites include antagonist.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include booster, supporter, champion, friend, admirer, character.
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