heroine
Translation
heroine, female hero
Examples
The heroine of the novel is a brave young woman.
The heroine of the novel is a brave young woman.
She was hailed as a heroine for saving the child.
She was hailed as a heroine for saving the child.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) the main female character in a story The heroine of the novel is a brave woman.
((noun)) a woman admired for great courage She was hailed as a heroine for her bravery.
Similar Words
Synonyms: protagonist (female), leading lady; Antonyms: villainess
Etymology
From Greek 'hērōinē', the feminine form of 'hērōs' (hero). The '-ine' suffix denotes a female form.
Memory Tips
Remember 'hero' + '-ine' = female hero. Don't confuse it with the drug 'heroin'—they are homophones but spelled differently.