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pr-uh-TAG-uh-nist/prəˈtæɡənɪst/

A protagonist is the main character in a story, or a leading figure in a real event: a foyer protagonist, the protagonist of the minute. Hero (already in the dictionary) is everyday; branding is not a named chair.

Meaning

The main character in a story, or a leading figure in a real event (from hero, already in the dictionary).

Examples

• “A foyer protagonist is branding, not a named chair in the minute.”
• “Hero is already in this course. Lead is already in this course. A foyer scene is a vibe. A named vote is a file. Minute the name; then keep the scene if the resolution still stands.”

Good to know

The leading character or figure. Everyday: hero (already in the dictionary). A foyer scene ≠ a named chair.

Near in meaning

lead, hero, principal

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