plural protagonists
1
: the main character in a novel, play, movie, etc.
2
: an important person who is involved in a competition, conflict, or cause
She was a leading protagonist in the civil rights movement.
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“Protagonist.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/protagonist. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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