title role

US /ˈtaɪ.təl ˌroʊl/
UK /ˈtaɪ.təl ˌroʊl/
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titelrol

the role in a play or film that gives it its name

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She landed the title role in the new Broadway musical.
Ze kreeg de titelrol in de nieuwe Broadway musical.
He is famous for his portrayal of the detective in the title role.
Hij is beroemd om zijn vertolking van de detective in de titelrol.