protagonist

🇺🇸 /prəˈtæɡənɪst/ 🇬🇧 /prəˈtæɡənɪst/
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noun
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the main character in a story, movie, or play

The protagonist of the story is a brave young woman who saves her village.

R

one of the main people in a real event or conflict

She was a key protagonist in the peace talks between the two countries.

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a strong supporter of a cause or movement

He became a leading protagonist for environmental protection in his community.

translation

n. the main character in a story, movie, or play; one of the main people in a real event or conflict; a strong supporter of a cause or movement

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Plural protagonists