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Plural of protagonist

regular plural

The plural of protagonist is protagonists.

Forms of protagonist

Singularprotagonist /pɹəˈtæɡ.ə.nɪst/
Pluralprotagonists
Countablecountable

Protagonists in a sentence

  • Having the two protagonists meet in the last act was a particularly neat touch.From the entry neat
  • Protagonists in social struggles, national liberation movements, and campaigns for citizens' rights, they invariably founded totalitarian, oppressive, and liberticidal regimes.From the entry liberticidal
  • Purple Hawke is one of the best protagonists in gaming period.2024 January 23, Aveta95, Reddit. From the entry Purple Hawke
  • Of course, with so many iconic protagonists, fans often discuss which of the Jojos is the strongest.2024 June 8, Lauren Kells, “JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Settled the Strongest Jojo Debate With One Brutal Villain Defeat”, in Screen Rant. From the entry powerscale
  • Kim prefer that our biracial protagonists leave Master Wong to die?2021 March 31, Melissa Chen, “Opinion ‘Kung Fu Cavemen’ isn’t racist — just the victim of moral panic by a self-righteous few”, in New…. From the entry wong

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.

Full definition of protagonist

Questions about the plural of protagonist

What is the plural of protagonist?
The plural of protagonist is protagonists.
Is protagonist countable?
Protagonist is a countable noun.

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