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protagonist in Malay

protagonis

UK/pɹəˈtæɡ.ə.nɪst//pɹoʊˈtæɡ.ə.nɪst/

protagonist in Malay: protagonis, watak utama. In English, protagonist means the main character, or one of the main characters, in any story, such as a literary work or drama.

Malay words for protagonist

main character
protagonis, watak utama
leading person in a contest
protagonis, watak utama

English meaning of protagonist

  1. noun The main character, or one of the main characters, in any story, such as a literary work or drama.
  2. noun A leading person in a contest; a principal performer.
  3. noun An advocate or champion of a cause or course of action.

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Questions about protagonist in Malay

What is the meaning of protagonist in Malay?
Protagonist in Malay is protagonis, watak utama.
Apakah maksud protagonist dalam bahasa Melayu?
Protagonist: protagonis, watak utama.
What does protagonist mean in English?
Protagonist means the main character, or one of the main characters, in any story, such as a literary work or drama.

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