headrole

noun
UK /ˈhɛdrəʊl/
US /ˈhɛdroʊl/

The main part a person plays in a group or story.

She took the headrole in the school play.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The most important job in a team or company.

He was given the headrole on the project.

3. The person in charge of a group.

The headrole of the club belongs to Maya.

4. The first or top position in a list or ranking.

Our team reached the headrole in the contest.