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heroine

her·o·ine [ hérrō in ] (plural her·o·ines)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. remarkably brave woman: a woman who commits an act of remarkable bravery or who has shown great courage, strength of character, or another admirable quality

2. admired woman: a woman who is admired or looked up to for her qualities or achievements
heroines of the women's suffrage movement

3. arts main female character in fictional plot: the principal female character in a movie, novel, or play, especially one who plays a vital role in plot development or around whom the plot is structured


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