heroine
Translation
heroine
Examples
She is the heroine of the new movie.
She is the heroine of the new movie.
The firefighter was hailed as a local heroine.
The firefighter was hailed as a local heroine.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the heroine)) as a countable noun She is the heroine of the story.
Similar Words
Synonyms: female protagonist, shero; Antonyms: villainess
Etymology
From 'hero' + the feminine suffix '-ine'.
Memory Tips
Simply think of it as the female version of a 'hero'.