Protagonist

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /pɹəˈtæ.gÉ™.nɪst/
• US IPA: /pɹoʊˈtæ.gÉ™.nɪst/

Origin

From Ancient Greek πρωταγωνιστής (protagonistes, "a chief actor"), from πρῶτος (protos, "first") + ἀγωνιστής (agōnistēs, "a combatant, pleader, actor").

Surface analysis - + agonist("combatant, participant").

Full definition of protagonist

Noun

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

Antonyms

• (?) antagonist

Related terms

• agonist
• agonistes

Coordinate terms

• deuteragonist
• tritagonist