Principal male character (4)

I believe the answer is:

hero

(Other definitions for hero that I've seen before include "object of adulation" , "Priestess at Sestos" , "Principal male character in a play, movie, novel or poem" , "Man admired for outstanding bravery" , "Man of valour" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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