protagonist
/pɹoʊˈtæɡ.ə.nɪst/ noun C1- The main character, or one of the main characters, in any story, such as a literary work or drama.
- A leading person in a contest; a principal performer.
- An advocate or champion of a cause or course of action.
Plural protagonists
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Impassioned debates regarding the fates of protagonists echoed through drawing rooms, as speculation ran rampant during the agonizing four-week interludes.
Through such delicate irony, the author dismantles the monumental egos of his protagonists without ever stripping them of their inherent dignity.
Even when his protagonists face significant disappointments, they usually achieve a state of philosophical acceptance and quiet resilience.
Eleanor removed her reading glasses, rubbing the bridge of her nose as she recalled the myriad protagonists she had accompanied over the decades.
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