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protagonist

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protagonist


Main Entry:
pro·tag·o·nist Listen to the pronunciation of protagonist
Pronunciation:
\prō-ˈta-gə-nist\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Greek prōtagōnistēs, from prōt- prot- + agōnistēs competitor at games, actor, from agōnizesthai to compete, from agōn contest, competition at games — more at agony
Date:
1671
1 a: the principal character in a literary work (as a drama or story) b: a leading actor, character, or participant in a literary work or real event2: a leader, proponent, or supporter of a cause : champion


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