Lead actor
Main character and lead actor are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Main character" instead a noun phrase "Lead actor".
Main character
Lead actor and main character are semantically related. You can use "Lead actor" instead a noun phrase "Main character".
Both terms in one sentence
- Note that each film has a different main character and lead actor, so dropping the numbering makes some sense.
Source: Stopped Numbering Sequels
Cite this Source
Main character and Lead actor. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/lead_actor/main_character
Lead actor & Main character. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/lead_actor/main_character>.
Main character or Lead actor. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/lead_actor/main_character.
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