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leading man

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Noun1.leading manleading man - actor who plays the leading male role
actor, histrion, thespian, role player, player - a theatrical performer
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leading man n (THEAT) → primer actor m
leading man irreg n (Theat) → vedette (masculine)
leading man leading n (Theat) → Hauptdarsteller m
leading man n (THEAT) → primo attore
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At a short distance from the wigwams, they were met by Waban, a leading man among the Indians at that place, accompanied by others, and were welcomed with "English salutations.
Grandfather's Chair by Hawthorne, Nathaniel View in context
"It's a baddish business," he added when the butler had gone; "he's our leading man about here, is old Cunningham, and a very decent fellow too.
Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes by Doyle, Sir Arthur Conan View in context
These feelings of pride are beginning to wear away; but formerly a leading man would sooner have died, than undergone the indignity of carrying the smallest burden.
The Voyage of the Beagle by Darwin, Charles View in context
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