'Protagonist' definitions:
Definition of 'protagonist'
From: WordNet
Definition of 'Protagonist'
From: GCIDE
- Protagonist \Pro*tag"o*nist\, n. [Gr. prwtagonisth`s; prw^tos first + 'agonisth`s an actor, combatant, fr. 'agw`n a contest.] One who takes the leading part in a drama; hence, one who takes lead in some great scene, enterprise, conflict, or the like. [1913 Webster]
- Shakespeare, the protagonist on the great of modern poetry. --De Quincey. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'protagonist'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- abettor,
- actor,
- admirer,
- advocate,
- aficionado,
- angel,
- antagonist,
- antihero,
- apologist,
- backer,
- bit,
- bit part,
- buff,
- cast,
- champion,
- character,
- cue,
- danseur noble,
- defender,
- dependence,
- diva,
- encourager,
- endorser,
- exponent,
- fan,
- fat part,
- favorer,
- feature attraction,
- feeder,
- first tragedian,
- friend at court,
- headliner,
- heavy,
- heavy lead,
- hero,
- heroine,
- ingenue,
- jeune premier,
- lead,
- lead role,
- leader,
- leading lady,
- leading man,
- leading woman,
- lines,
- lover,
- Maecenas,
- mainstay,
- maintainer,
- moving spirit,
- paranymph,
- part,
- partisan,
- patron,
- person,
- personage,
- piece,
- prima ballerina,
- prima donna,
- prime mover,
- principal,
- promoter,
- reliance,
- role,
- second,
- seconder,
- sectary,
- side,
- sider,
- singer,
- soubrette,
- sponsor,
- stalwart,
- standard-bearer,
- standby,
- star,
- straight part,
- superstar,
- support,
- supporter,
- supporting character,
- supporting role,
- sustainer,
- sympathizer,
- title role,
- upholder,
- villain,
- votary,
- walk-on,
- walking part,
- well-wisher