What does "title character" mean?

A fictional character whose name or description is present in the title of the work where the character appears.

What is a synonym for "title character"?

Common synonyms include: candide, fauntleroy, figaro, heidi, macbeth, rigoletto.

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A fictional character whose name or description is present in the title of the work where the character appears.