principalplayer
nounUK /ˈprɪn.sə.pəl ˈpleɪ.ər/
US /ˈprɪn.sə.pəl ˈpleɪ.ɚ/
The main person who does the most important part in a game, show, or plan.
She was the principal player on the team and scored the winning goal.
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2. The most important musician in a group or orchestra.
The principal player of the violin section stood up to play a solo.
3. A person who has a big share or role in a business deal.
He was a principal player in the company's new project.
4. The main character in a story or play.
In the play, the principal player was a brave young girl.