noun

hero

hero, protagonist, main character

The firefighter is a true hero.

The firefighter is a true hero.

He is the hero of the story.

He is the hero of the story.

((a hero)) ((of sth.)) a person admired for courage, especially in a particular field The firefighter is a hero of the community.

Synonyms: champion, protagonist, idol; Antonyms: villain, antagonist

From Greek 'hērōs', meaning 'protector' or 'defender'.

Think of a superhero. The 'o' at the end of the word looks like his flowing cape.

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