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Detailed Synonyms for hero in English

hero:

hero [the ~] noun

  1. the hero
    the hero
  2. the hero
    the main character; the protagonist; the leading actor; the principal person; the principal character; the hero; the principal figure; the main actor
  3. the hero
    – the principal character in a play or movie or novel or poem 1
    the hero
    – the principal character in a play or movie or novel or poem 1
  4. the hero
    – someone who fights for a cause 1
    the champion; the hero; the fighter; the paladin
    – someone who fights for a cause 1
  5. the hero
    – (classical mythology) a being of great strength and courage celebrated for bold exploits; often the offspring of a mortal and a god 1
    the hero
    – (classical mythology) a being of great strength and courage celebrated for bold exploits; often the offspring of a mortal and a god 1
  6. the hero
    – a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength 1
    the hero
    – a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength 1
    • hero [the ~] noun
      • RAF pilots were the heroes of the Battle of Britain1

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Related Definitions for "hero":

  1. the principal character in a play or movie or novel or poem1
  2. someone who fights for a cause1
  3. (classical mythology) a being of great strength and courage celebrated for bold exploits; often the offspring of a mortal and a god1
  4. a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength1
    • RAF pilots were the heroes of the Battle of Britain1

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