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protagonist(dictionary)

protagonist (iou)



protagonist noun. L17.
[Greek protagonistes, formed as PROTO- + AGONISTES.]
The chief person in a drama; the principal character or (usu. in pl.) any of the leading characters in a play, novel, narrative poem, etc. L17.
A. Toffler This book..had change as its protagonist.
The leading person in a contest; a prominent supporter or champion of a cause; in pl., the most prominent or most important individuals in a situation or course of events. M19.
L. Strachey New protagonistsMr. Gladstone and Mr. Disraelistruggled together in the limelight.
[Prob. from confusion of 1st syllable with PRO-1.] A proponent or advocate of a method, idea, or course of action. M20.
S. Biko Protagonists of the bantustan theory. F. Weldon A great protagonist of open decision making.
protagonism noun (rare) the defence or advocacy of a cause, idea, etc. E20.