Word info

main character syndrome

Noun

Meaning

(fiction) The phenomenon of the protagonist of a show or movie receiving unrealistic special treatment from the worldbuilders. [since 1995]

(by extension, derogatory) The phenomenon of thinking of oneself as the protagonist in the "movie" of one's life (and, thus, usually as unrealistically important or distinguished). [since 2009]

main-character syndrome (uncountable)

Alternative form of main character syndrome.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Alternative names

main-character syndrome

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