central character
nounUK /ˈsɛntrəl ˈkærəktə/
US /ˈsɛntrəl ˈkærəktər/
The central character is the main person the story is mostly about.
In the story, the central character is a brave girl who saves her village.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The most important person in a real event or situation.
The central character of the meeting was the new coach.
3. The figure around whom a painting or play is built.
The central character in the painting stands in the middle of the crowd.
4. The person who drives the action in a film or book.
The central character of the movie learns to be kind.