German

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Etymology

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From haupt- +‎ Figur.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈhaʊ̯pt.fiˌɡuːɐ̯/
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  • Hyphenation: Haupt‧fi‧gur

Noun

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Hauptfigur f (genitive Hauptfigur, plural Hauptfiguren)

  1. protagonist (main character in a literary work or drama)
    Synonyms: Protagonist, Held, Hauptcharakter
    Antonym: Nebenfigur

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