Translation
protagonist, main character, lead
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Word origin
From Greek protagonistes ('chief actor'), from protos ('first') plus agonistes ('contestant, actor'). The same roots give English 'protagonist' and 'antagonist'.
- Origin
- Greek
- Root
- protagonistes
- English cognates
- protagonist, antagonist
Grammar
Examples
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The protagonist of the novel is a brave young woman.
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He was the lead in the year's biggest box-office film.
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Young people are the main players in social change.
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I do not want to be at the centre of any scandal.
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Who is the main character in this series?
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 46, lesson 11: protagonista, correspondencia, allanamiento and 7 more words.