protagonist
noun
the leading character, hero, or heroine of a drama or other literary work.
protagonists
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pluralof protagonist.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"We're going to remove all the pews so we can fit as many wheelchairs as possible. We want people with disabilities to be the protagonists," director Jorge Silanes told AFP.
From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026
She serves merely as a cautionary tale, when it’s already too late for our protagonists.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
The rescuers befriend our true prince, Ben; of course, we figure out his identity long before the protagonists.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
Siskel and Ebert wannabes Rob Pelinka and JJ Redick of the Lakers liken themselves to iconic film protagonists.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026
Jane, your films were about sticking it to the man, snapping back at the patriarchy by showing strong female protagonists who didn’t conform to gender roles.
From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon
