protagonist
gb/pɹoʊtˈæɡənɪst/ us/pɹoʊtˈæɡənɪst/
B2
Inglês
főszereplő, szószóló
SUBSTANTIVO
B2
1
főszereplő
B1
Padrão de 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
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?
Erro comum:
A protagonist is the main character, not necessarily a good person; the opposite role is usually the antagonist.
Significado
main character in a story
Colocações
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
Sinônimos
main character (Direct, neutral synonym.)
|
hero (Common in stories, but often suggests the character is admirable or morally good.)
Antônimos
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.)
Temas
literature
|film_tv
|storytelling
Definição
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.
SUBSTANTIVO
C1
FORMAL
2
főszereplő
B2
Padrão de 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
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.
Erro comum:
In this meaning, it refers to real situations, not stories; it can sound formal or journalistic.
Significado
central person in an event
Colocações
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
Sinônimos
central figure (Neutral focus on prominence.)
|
key player (More modern and slightly less formal; often used in politics or business.)
Antônimos
bystander (Someone present but not involved.)
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minor figure (Someone with little importance in the situation.)
Temas
news
|society
|conflict
Definição
the main person involved in an event
The most important or noticeable person in a real-life event, conflict, or situation.
SUBSTANTIVO
C1
FORMAL
3
szószóló
B2
Padrão de 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
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.
Erro comum:
This meaning is closer to 'champion' or 'advocate'; it is not about fiction characters.
Significado
leading supporter of a cause
Colocações
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
Sinônimos
advocate (Stresses speaking or arguing in support.)
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champion (Stresses energetic, public support and promotion.)
Antônimos
opponent (Someone who argues against the cause or idea.)
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critic (Someone who expresses disapproval; may not be directly opposing in action.)
Temas
politics
|society
|activism
Definição
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.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
protagonist
AFI
GB/pɹoʊtˈæɡənɪst/
US/pɹoʊtˈæɡənɪst/
Sílabas e tonicidade
prot - ag - on - ist (4 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ag)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: protagonist
- Plural: protagonists
Família de palavras
Forms
protagonists
noun
Negative and opposite forms
antagonist
noun B2
Advanced or less common
antagonistic
adjective
antagonism
noun C1
Expressões
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
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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
Exemplos
- The film blurs the line between protagonist and antagonist.
- Good thrillers build tension by giving both the protagonist and antagonist strong motives.
Exemplos para estudantes
- 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
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
- 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
Exemplos
- In Shakespeare’s play, the tragic protagonist’s choices drive the disaster.
- The novel builds sympathy for its tragic protagonist before the final collapse.
Exemplos para estudantes
- 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
Exemplos
- A quiet accountant makes an unlikely protagonist for an action film.
- In the documentary, the teacher becomes an unlikely protagonist in a national controversy.
Exemplos para estudantes
- He is an unlikely protagonist.
- She makes an unlikely protagonist for this story.