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What term refers to the main character in a story?

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Protagonist

The term originates from the Greek words for 'first' and 'actor' or 'combatant.' In ancient Greek drama, the protagonist was the first person to step out from the chorus to engage in dialogue, driving the story's conflict forward.

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