protagonist
[noun]
Synonyms:
- supporter, advocate, champion, exponent
- leading character, central character, hero or heroine, principal

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pro‧tag‧o‧nist /prəʊˈtæɡənəst, prəʊˈtæɡənɪst $ proʊ-/ noun [countable] formal
[Date: 1600-1700; Language: Greek; Origin: protagonistes, from agonistes 'competitor, actor']

1. the most important character in a play, film, or story Synonym : main character

2. one of the most important people taking part in a competition, battle, or struggle:
the main protagonists in the conflict

3. one of the most important supporters of a social or political idea
protagonist of
a protagonist of educational reform

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