Associations to the word «Protagonist»

Wiktionary

PROTAGONIST, noun. The main character in any story, such as a literary work or drama.
PROTAGONIST, noun. A leading person in a contest; a principal performer.
PROTAGONIST, noun. An advocate or champion of a cause or course of action.

Dictionary definition

PROTAGONIST, noun. A person who backs a politician or a team etc.; "all their supporters came out for the game"; "they are friends of the library".
PROTAGONIST, noun. The principal character in a work of fiction.

Wise words

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Noam Chomsky