protagonist
gb/pɹoʊtˈæɡənɪst/ us/pɹoʊtˈæɡənɪst/
B2
Inglese
főszereplő, szószóló
SOSTANTIVO
B2
1
főszereplő
B1
Schema d'uso:
the protagonist of [a book/film/story]
The protagonist of the novel is a young doctor working in a war zone.
A regény főszereplője egy háborús övezetben dolgozó fiatal orvos.
In the film, the protagonist slowly realizes he has been lied to for years.
A filmben a főszereplő lassan rájön, hogy évek óta hazudnak neki.
We see the story mostly through the protagonist’s eyes.
Esempi per chi studia
The protagonist is the main character.
A főszereplő a történet központi alakja.
Who is the protagonist in this movie?
Ki a főszereplő ebben a filmben?
Errore comune:
A protagonist is the main character, not necessarily a good person; the opposite role is usually the antagonist.
Significato
main character in a story
Collocazioni
main protagonist
|central protagonist
|the novel's protagonist
|the film's protagonist
|a sympathetic protagonist
|a complex protagonist
|a strong protagonist
|follow the protagonist
|the protagonist's journey
|protagonist and antagonist
Sinonimi
main character (Direct, neutral synonym.)
|
hero (Common in stories, but often suggests the character is admirable or morally good.)
Contrari
antagonist (The character who opposes the protagonist.)
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villain (An opponent who is clearly bad or harmful; not all antagonists are villains.)
Temi
literature
|film_tv
|storytelling
Definizione
the most important character in a story
The main character in a story, film, play, or other narrative, whose actions and experiences are central to the plot.
SOSTANTIVO
C1
FORMAL
2
főszereplő
B2
Schema d'uso:
a protagonist in [a dispute/crisis/scandal]
She became a protagonist in the debate over online privacy.
Az online adatvédelemről szóló vita egyik főszereplőjévé vált.
The two protagonists in the scandal gave competing accounts to the press.
A botrány két főszereplője eltérő beszámolókat adott a sajtónak.
Historians still argue about who the main protagonists of the revolution were.
Esempi per chi studia
He was a main protagonist in the conflict.
A konfliktus egyik főszereplője volt.
She is one of the protagonists in this case.
Ő az ügy egyik főszereplője.
Errore comune:
In this meaning, it refers to real situations, not stories; it can sound formal or journalistic.
Significato
central person in an event
Collocazioni
a leading protagonist
|a key protagonist
|a central protagonist
|a protagonist in the dispute
|political protagonists
|protagonists on both sides
|the main protagonists
|the protagonists of the crisis
Sinonimi
central figure (Neutral focus on prominence.)
|
key player (More modern and slightly less formal; often used in politics or business.)
Contrari
bystander (Someone present but not involved.)
|
minor figure (Someone with little importance in the situation.)
Temi
news
|society
|conflict
Definizione
the main person involved in an event
The most important or noticeable person in a real-life event, conflict, or situation.
SOSTANTIVO
C1
FORMAL
3
szószóló
B2
Schema d'uso:
a protagonist of [an idea/policy/reform]
He was a prominent protagonist of education reform.
Az oktatási reform egyik jelentős szószólója volt.
Several scientists became protagonists of stronger climate policies.
Több tudós is a szigorúbb klímapolitika szószólójává vált.
She emerged as a protagonist for disability rights in the workplace.
Esempi per chi studia
She is a protagonist of the new plan.
Ő az új terv egyik szószólója.
He became a protagonist of equal rights.
Az egyenlő jogok szószólójává vált.
Errore comune:
This meaning is closer to 'champion' or 'advocate'; it is not about fiction characters.
Significato
leading supporter of a cause
Collocazioni
a protagonist of reform
|a protagonist of change
|an early protagonist
|a vocal protagonist
|a prominent protagonist
|a protagonist for the policy
|a protagonist of the movement
|a protagonist of equal rights
Sinonimi
advocate (Stresses speaking or arguing in support.)
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champion (Stresses energetic, public support and promotion.)
Contrari
opponent (Someone who argues against the cause or idea.)
|
critic (Someone who expresses disapproval; may not be directly opposing in action.)
Temi
politics
|society
|activism
Definizione
a person who strongly supports an idea
A person who strongly supports and actively promotes a cause, idea, or policy, often taking a leading role.
Grammatica
Forma base
protagonist
IPA
GB/pɹoʊtˈæɡənɪst/
US/pɹoʊtˈæɡənɪst/
Sillabe e accento
prot - ag - on - ist (4 sillabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ag)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: protagonist
- Plural: protagonists
Famiglia di parole
Forms
protagonists
noun
Negative and opposite forms
antagonist
noun B2
Advanced or less common
antagonistic
adjective
antagonism
noun C1
Espressioni
be the protagonist of your own life
1/bˈi ðə pɹoʊtˈæɡənɪst əv jˈʊɹ ˈoʊn lˈaɪf/
idiom
take active control of life
to take control of your life
Esempi
- She decided to be the protagonist of her own life and apply for the job she really wanted.
- The coach told the team to be the protagonists of their own lives, not spectators.
Esempi per chi studia
- Be the protagonist of your own life.
- I want to be the protagonist of my own life.
protagonist and antagonist
1/pɹoʊtˈæɡənɪst ˈænd æntˈæɡənɪst/
fixed phrase
hero and opposing character together
The main character in a story and the main character who fights against that person.
Esempi
- In this play, the line between protagonist and antagonist is deliberately blurred.
- The writing workshop focused on building strong conflicts between the protagonist and antagonist.
- Students had to describe the relationship between the protagonist and antagonist in the novel.
protagonist and antagonist
1/pɹoʊtˈæɡənɪst ˈænd æntˈæɡənɪst/
fixed phrase
main character and opponent
the main character and the one who fights them
Esempi
- The film blurs the line between protagonist and antagonist.
- Good thrillers build tension by giving both the protagonist and antagonist strong motives.
Esempi per chi studia
- The protagonist and antagonist fight each other.
- Who is the protagonist and who is the antagonist?
reluctant protagonist
1/ɹɪlˈʌktənt pɹoʊtˈæɡənɪst/
fixed phrase
main character who resists role
a main character who does not want the role
Esempi
- The series follows a reluctant protagonist who keeps trying to avoid trouble.
- In her memoir, she presents herself as a reluctant protagonist in a family feud.
Esempi per chi studia
- He is a reluctant protagonist.
- She was a reluctant protagonist in the story.
tragic protagonist
1/tɹˈæd͡ʒɪk pɹoʊtˈæɡənɪst/
fixed phrase
literary
main character in a tragedy
the main character in a sad tragedy
Esempi
- In Shakespeare’s play, the tragic protagonist’s choices drive the disaster.
- The novel builds sympathy for its tragic protagonist before the final collapse.
Esempi per chi studia
- The tragic protagonist loses everything.
- He is the tragic protagonist of the play.
unlikely protagonist
1/ʌnlˈaɪkli pɹoʊtˈæɡənɪst/
fixed phrase
surprising main character
a surprising person to be the main character
Esempi
- A quiet accountant makes an unlikely protagonist for an action film.
- In the documentary, the teacher becomes an unlikely protagonist in a national controversy.
Esempi per chi studia
- He is an unlikely protagonist.
- She makes an unlikely protagonist for this story.