What does "protagonism" mean?

The quality of being a protagonist.

What is a synonym for "protagonism"?

Common synonyms include: advocacy.

noun

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Noun

1
The quality of being a protagonist. uncountable
2
active support of an idea or cause etc.; especially the act of pleading or arguing for something wordnet

"This is pure and sterile mania of protagonism for its own sake."