English Explanatory Dictionary

main character syndrome

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The phenomenon of the protagonist of a show or movie receiving unrealistic special treatment from the worldbuilders.
  2. The phenomenon of thinking of oneself as the protagonist in the "movie" of one's life (and, thus, usually as unrealistically important or distinguished).

Pronunciation

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Word forms

main character syndrome main-character syndrome

Related words

FPV POV Mary Sue NPC spotlight effect Truman Show delusion
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