protagonist
intermediateB1/prəʊˈtæɡənɪst/ · pro-tag-o-nist
the main character in a literary work, story, or play whose actions drive the plot.
Meanings
the main character in a literary work, story, or play whose actions drive the plot.
ایک ادبی کام، کہانی، یا کھیل میں مرکزی کردار جو کہانی کے واقعات کو آگے بڑھاتا ہے۔
مرکزی کردار
markazi kirdar
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- complex protagonist
- sympathetic protagonist
- flawed protagonist
Example Sentences
The protagonist of the novel faces numerous challenges throughout the story.
ناول کا مرکزی کردار کہانی کے دوران کئی چیلنجز کا سامنا کرتا ہے۔
Nawel ka markazi kirdar kahani ke dauran kai challenges ka samna karta hai.
In the film, the protagonist seeks redemption for past mistakes.
فلم میں، مرکزی کردار ماضی کی غلطیوں کی معافی تلاش کرتا ہے۔
Film mein, markazi kirdar mazi ki ghaltiyon ki maafi talash karta hai.
Every good story needs a strong protagonist to engage the audience.
ہر اچھی کہانی کو ناظرین کو مصروف رکھنے کے لیے ایک مضبوط مرکزی کردار کی ضرورت ہوتی ہے۔
Har achi kahani ko nazreen ko masroof rakhne ke liye aik mazboot markazi kirdar ki zaroorat hoti hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Protagonist – Pro (for) the main character.
Imagine a stage with a spotlight focused on a lead actor.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
کتابوں میں بسا ہے میرا کردار، جیسے خوابوں میں ہو چاند کی روشنی
Kitabon mein basa hai mera kirdar, jaise khwabon mein ho chaand ki roshni.
In books, my character resides, like the moonlight in dreams.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
آگے بڑھو تو ہیرو بنو
Aage barho to hero bano
Step forward to become a hero.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Greek "protagonistes" — the main character or leading actor
First known use: 19th century
The word 'protagonist' comes from the Greek 'protagonistes', which referred to the leading actor in a drama. Over time, it evolved to refer to any main character in storytelling.