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her·o·ism
(hĕr′ō-ĭz′əm)n.
1. Heroic conduct or behavior.
2. Heroic characteristics or qualities; courage.
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heroism
(ˈhɛrəʊˌɪzəm)n
the state or quality of being a hero
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her•o•ism
(ˈhɛr oʊˌɪz əm)n.
1. the qualities or attributes of a hero or heroine; bravery.
2. heroic conduct; courageous action.
[1660–70]
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heroism
1. the state or condition of being a hero.
2. behavior typical of a hero. — heroic, adj.
See also: Courage2. behavior typical of a hero. — heroic, adj.
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Noun | 1. | heroism - the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle); "he showed great heroism in battle"; "he received a medal for valor" braveness, bravery, courage, courageousness - a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear |
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heroism
noun bravery, daring, courage, spirit, fortitude, boldness, gallantry, valour, fearlessness, intrepidity, courageousness individual acts of heroism
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heroism
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Translations
بُطولَه
hrdinství
heltemodheroisme
heroizamherojstvo
hõsiesség
hetjuskapur
hrdinstvo
junaštvo
kahramanlıkyiğitlik
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heroism
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hero
(ˈhiərəu) – plural ˈheroes: feminine heroine (ˈherouin) – noun1. a man or boy admired (by many people) for his brave deeds. The boy was regarded as a hero for saving his friend's life.
2. the chief male person in a story, play etc. The hero of this book is a young American boy called Tom Sawyer.
heroic (hiˈrəuik) adjective1. very brave. heroic deeds.
2. of heroes. heroic tales.
heˈroically adverbheroism (ˈherəuizm) noun
great bravery. The policeman was given a medal in recognition of his heroism.
ˈhero-worship noun very great, sometimes too great, admiration for a person.
verb to show such admiration for (someone). The boy hero-worshipped the footballer.
the heroine (not heroin) of the story.
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