protagonist
/proʊˈtæɡənɪst/
pro · tag · o · nist
proʊ · ˈtæɡ · ə · nɪst
English Definition
n. main character
Significado en Español
protagonista
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nhân vật chính, người ủng hộ
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
prot(first)+agon(struggle)+ist(person)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to protagonist.
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A
Opponent
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B
Villain
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C
Hero
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D
Bystander
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C — Hero.
“protagonist” means n. main character
Common questions about “protagonist”
What does “protagonist” mean?
protagonist — n. main character. In Chinese: 主角，倡导者.
How do you pronounce “protagonist”?
protagonist is pronounced /proʊˈtæɡənɪst/. It breaks into 4 syllables: pro · tag · o · nist.
Is “protagonist” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. protagonist appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “protagonist”?
prot(first)+agon(struggle)+ist(person)
