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| he·ro [ hrō ] (plural he·roes) |
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1. remarkably brave person: somebody who commits an act of remarkable bravery or who has shown an admirable quality such as great courage or strength of character
  a war hero
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2. somebody admired: somebody who is admired for outstanding qualities or achievements
heroes of the war against poverty
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3. arts main character in fictional plot: the principal male character in a movie, novel, or play, especially one who plays a vital role in plot development or around whom the plot is structured
See also antihero
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4. mythology man with superhuman powers: in classical mythology, a man, especially the son of a god and a mortal, who is famous for possessing some extraordinary gift such as superhuman strength
the Greek heroes
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5. food long sandwich: a sandwich made from a long roll or loaf of bread with a filling of meat and cheese with lettuce and tomato
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| [Mid-16th century. Via Latin< Greek hērōs "hero, warrior"] |
