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Definition

noun. a fictional character from the novel Les Misérables by Victor Hugo. he is a former convict who seeks redemption.

Example Sentence

Jean Valjean stole bread to feed his sister's children.

More Example Sentences

Jean Valjean struggles for a better life.

Synonyms

protagonist; hero; escaped convict

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