Main figure
Principal and main figure are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Principal" instead a noun phrase "Main figure".
Principal
Principal noun - The person who has the most important role in a play, movie, or TV show.
Main figure and principal are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Main figure" instead a noun "Principal".
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Principal and Main figure. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 29, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/main_figure/principal
Main figure & Principal. N.p., 2016. Web. 29 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/main_figure/principal>.
Principal or Main figure. 2016. Accessed July 29, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/main_figure/principal.
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