Hero Definition
hîrō
heroes
noun
heroes
In mythology and legend, a man, often of divine ancestry, who is endowed with great courage and strength, celebrated for his bold exploits, and favored by the gods.
American Heritage
A person noted for feats of courage or nobility of purpose, especially one who has risked or sacrificed his or her life.
Soldiers and nurses who were heroes in an unpopular war.
American Heritage
A person noted for special achievement in a particular field.
The heroes of medicine.
American Heritage
The principal character in a novel, poem, or dramatic presentation.
American Heritage
The central figure in any important event or period, honored for outstanding qualities.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
- celebrity
- romeo
- Sir Galahad
- heavy lead
- heavy
- matinee idol
- antihero
- principal male character
- chief character
- leading man
- tragedian
- main actor
- gallant
- male lead
- protagonist
pronoun
(Greek mythology) Any of a number of legendary men and women, including the priestess loved by Leander.
Wiktionary
(rare) A female given name of English-speakers.
Wiktionary
Other Word Forms of Hero
Noun
Singular:
hero
Plural:
heroesOrigin of Hero
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From Old French heroes, from Latin hērōs (“hero”), from Ancient Greek ἥρως (hērōs, “demi-god, hero”), from Proto-Indo-European *ser- (“to watch over, protect”). Related to Latin servo (“protect”). Replaced Old English hæleþ.
From Wiktionary
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Earlier heroe back-formation from heroes heroes from Latin hērōēs pl. of hērōs from Greek ser-1 in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
From Ancient Greek Ἡρώ (Hērō).
From Wiktionary
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