protagonis

Indonesian

Etymology

Borrowed from Dutch protagonist, from Ancient Greek πρωταγωνιστής (prōtagōnistḗs).

Pronunciation

  • (Standard Indonesian) IPA(key): /protaˈɡonis/ [pro.t̪aˈɡo.nɪs]
  • Rhymes: -onis
  • Syllabification: pro‧ta‧go‧nis

Noun

protagonis (plural protagonis-protagonis)

  1. protagonist
    1. (drama, literature) the main character, or one of the main characters, in any story, such as a literary work or drama.
      Antonym: antagonis
    2. a leading person in a contest; a principal performer.
    3. an advocate or champion of a cause or course of action.

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