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protagonist

IPA pronunciation: /prəˈtæɡ.ən.ɪst/

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Russian meaning

Главный герой, поборник

English definition

The leading character or one of the major characters in a drama or novel.

Example

The protagonist in the novel grapples with systemic social alienation.

Collocations

central protagonist
main protagonist
female protagonist

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