Protagonist

/pɹə‍ʊtˈæɡənˌɪst/

/pɹoʊˈtæɡənəst/

Protagonist

the main character in a movie, novel, TV show, etc.

synonyms : agonist

a person who backs a politician or a team etc.

synonyms : admirer

Examples

1. The drama film portrayed the protagonist's emotional journey very well.

2. The drama revolves around the protagonist's struggle with addiction.

3. The novel's protagonist, down on his luck, was on his uppers, wandering the streets without a place to call home.

4. The novel's protagonist was born into a dirt-poor family and worked tirelessly to improve his life.