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Leading man

A man who does or can play the lead role in a movie, play or other production; a person who frequently plays such roles.

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noun
  1. 1

    A man who does or can play the lead role in a movie, play or other production; a person who frequently plays such roles.

  2. 2

    The type of conventionally handsome and approachable man who is perceived as being capable of playing male lead roles in movies or other productions.

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