Agon Definition

ăgŏn, -ōn, ä-gōn

agones, agons

noun

A conflict, especially between the protagonist and antagonist in a work of literature.

American Heritage

Any of various competitions (athletic, literary, etc.) for prizes at ancient Greek games.

Webster's New World

The part of an ancient Greek drama, especially a comedy, in which two characters engage in verbal dispute.

American Heritage

The conflict of characters, as in classical Greek drama.

Webster's New World

A test of will; a conflict.

American Heritage

Other Word Forms of Agon

Singular:

agon

Plural:

agones, agons

From Latin agōn, from Ancient Greek ἀγών (agōn, “contest”).

From Wiktionary
Greek agōn agony

From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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