Pagkabida

prominence; leading role; protagonismnoun

Alternative meanings

The state of being the protagonist, holding the main role, or having central presence, importance, or participation in a story, situation, event, or process.

Pronunciation

pahg-kah-BEE-dah

Root and affixes

From bida, protagonist or main character. With pagka-, pagkabida expresses the condition or quality of being the protagonist.

Variants or conjugations

prominence; leading role; main character role; center of attention

Related words and expressions

protagonist; to star; role; story; artist; main; center

Meaning and usage notes

Use it for prominence or leading role in stories, film, events, or social situations. For leadership or being at the front of an action, pagpanguna may be more natural.