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leading man
[ lee-ding ]
/ ˈli dɪŋ /
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noun
an actor who plays the principal male role in a motion picture or play.
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Origin of leading man
First recorded in 1695–1705
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British Dictionary definitions for leading man
leading man
/ (ˈliːdɪŋ) /
noun
a man who plays the main part in a film, play, etc
Derived forms of leading man
leading lady, fem nCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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