Showing results for principal character. Search instead for British character.

principal character

NOUN

protagonist

Synonyms

STRONGEST

central character central figure hero heroine lead character leading character leading figure main character main figure principal principal figure

STRONG

central player key player leading player main player principal player star title role

WEAK

archetype idol

Antonyms

STRONGEST

antagonist

STRONG

bit player

WEAK

boss

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

principal character

It’s also in this house where Mario Conde, the principal character of Padura’s work, was born.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 22, 2024

Josephus is a principal character in the film's Roman Empire segment.

From Salon ● Jun. 20, 2022

Swings may also cover a principal character or two.

From New York Times ● Dec. 24, 2021

Kornet’s responsibility was magnified as a principal character.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2021

A principal character in "Taming of the Shrew."

From Every-Day Errors of Speech by L. P. Meredith