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protagonist

Definition:

A protagonist refers to the main character or a leading figure in a story, play, or novel. They are usually involved in the central conflict and drive the plot forward.

Senses:

1. Noun: The main character or hero of a literary work.

2. Noun: A key figure or central character in a specific situation or event.

Examples:

Noun:

• Harry Potter, the Harry Potter series protagonist, battles against Lord Voldemort.
• Elizabeth Bennet is the protagonist in Pride and Prejudice written by Jane Austen.
• Atticus Finch, the noble lawyer, is the protagonist in To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee.

Noun:

• Malala Yousafzai became a protagonist for female education after surviving an assassination attempt.
• In the office, Jim played the protagonist and resolved the conflict between his coworkers.

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