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Hero
Definitions
(2)
1
noun
A
person
admired
for
their
courage
,
outstanding
achievements
,
or
noble
qualities
.
The
firefighter
was
hailed
as
a
hero
for
saving
the
child
from
the
burning
building
.
In
the
story
,
the
hero
embarks
on
a
journey
to
rescue
the
kingdom
.
She
became
a
hero
in
her
community
for
her
tireless
work
with
the
homeless
.
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2
noun
The
main
character
in
a
story
,
often
one
who
faces
challenges
and
overcomes
them
.
The
hero
of
the
novel
is
a
young
girl
who
discovers
her
magical
powers
.
In
many
fairy
tales
,
the
hero
must
defeat
a
dragon
to
save
the
day
.
The
hero's
journey
is
a
common
theme
in
literature
.
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Word Origin
Language
Greek
Original word
hērōs
Originally meant
protector or defender
Background
The concept of a hero dates back to ancient Greek mythology, where heroes were often demigods or favored by the gods, known for their extraordinary feats and bravery. The word entered English through Latin and Old French.